Mary Elizabeth Banotti (; 29 May 1939 – 10 May 2024) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Dublin constituency from 1984 to 2004.
Early life and education
Banotti was born in Malahide, Dublin, in 1939 to Jim and Kitty O'Mahony. She was a sister of the former Minister Nora Owen and her mother was a niece of the Irish political leader Michael Collins. Living on Seafield Road, Clontarf, she attended a private primary school run by the Misses Walsh, and then the local Holy Faith Secondary School, Clontarf.
Career
Following her education she worked as a nurse in North America, Europe and Africa,
Politics
In 1984, she was elected to the European Parliament, She retained her seat until her retirement at the 2004 European elections.
Banotti served as Honorary President of Health First Europe, and a member of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems' board.
Banotti died on 10 May 2024, at the age of 84. She was survived by her daughter, Tania.