[7] As a councillor, she campaigned against the reintroduction of university fees, against the budget-related increase in pupil-teacher ratios.

[10] In 2008–2009, she was Chairperson of Dún Laoghaire Area Committee for Transport, Economic Development and Planning.

She was the Chairperson of Dún Laoghaire Area Committee for Environment, Housing, Culture, Community Development and Amenities.

[16] After a delay due to talks on government formation, Mitchell O'Connor was appointed Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in May 2016.

[18] This was a "super junior" role which allowEd her attend cabinet meetings, without a vote.

[21] The Irish Times reported her defeat as "the big surprise" of the Dún Laoghaire election.

[22] In July 2011, Mitchell O'Connor turned Leinster House pink in aid of breast cancer.