Glór an Deoraí - Irish Emigrants Voice VOTES FOR THE IRISH ABROAD IN IRISH ELECTIONS

Ms. Mary Banotti

Born in Dublin 1939. Grandniece of Michael Collins, One daughter (Tania).

Occupation:

Full time public representative (MEP)

Nurse/Social Worker

Mary Banotti worked as a nurse in the USA, Canada, England, Italy and Africa. While in Africa, was recruited to give mass anti-measles vaccinations and it was here she developed a life long interest in development issues.

Joined Irish Distillers (1972-84) as Nurse/Industrial Welfare Officer and set up the Employee Welfare & Health Systems in the Company.

Elected to the European Parliament, representing the Dublin Euro Constituency in June 1984. Re-elected in June 1989 and 1994.

Mary Banotti has been nominated for the European of the Year Award in 1991/92/94/95 and 96.

• Selected by the European Environmental Bureau in Brussels as one of 'Top Ten' environmental legislators in Europe.
• Presented weekly TV programme on Social Welfare rights and information on RTE for four years (I980~84).

Co-founder of the Rutland Centre for alcoholic treatment and Chairperson of the Rutland Centre Board for 12 years (1975-87).

• Founder member of ADAPT and Women's Aid. Member of AIM Group.
• Ran for the Senate 1982-83 and By Election Dublin Central 1983.

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

European Parliament President's Mediator for Transnationally Abducted Children.

Member of the Youth, Culture, Education, Media and Sport Committee.

Member of the Environment, Consumer protection and Public Health Committee.

Vice President of the Intergroup on Disability.

Member of the Intergroup on Health.

Member of the Women's Affairs Committee.

Member of the Intergroup on Animal Welfare.

Member of the Interparliamentary Delegation to the United States.

PARLIAMENTARY REPORTS AND ISSUES

• The Export of Pharmaceuticals to Third World countries. (The European Parliament report subsequently was incorporated in all 1992 legislation in relation to the Pharmaceutical industry).
• Social Welfare Rights for returned development workers.
• Member of the Committee of Inquiry into drug abuse in the European Union.
• Audio Visual Policy - co-chaired high level group facilitating the film Industry in post discussions.
• Parliament Rappoiteur on the Rights of People with Disabilities.

Candidate Profiles

Ms. Mary Banotti | Ms. Mary McAleese | Mr. Derek Nally | Ms. Adi Roche | Ms. Rosemary Scallon (Dana)

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