You are the lifeblood of the economy. “We are the pro-enterprise party. We want to support small and family businesses and the self-employed, to grow and continue to create jobs. That is why we have started a national conversation with you to find out what we can do to help and support you. ”

Please join in our campaign and let us know your views at: finegael.ie/smallbusiness Or contact me directly at MARY MITCHELL O’CONNOR TD Constituency Office: 24 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. . Tel: 01 210 9161 Email: mary.mitchelloconnor@.ie Web: www.marymitchelloconnor.ie

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