Cllr Aine Clancy

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1. One Year Pre-School Promise
   Issued : Tuesday 2 June, 2009
   The Government's silence on the one year pre-school promise unveiled in the recent budget is causing serious concern among parents according to Labour's Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra and Navan Road candidate Áine Clancy. This scheme, originally proposed by the Labour Party's former leader Pat Rabbitte and cleverly robbed by the FF/Green coalition looks like they actually don't know what it was meant for, and are clearly out of touch with reality.Áine Clancy said: "The recent budget hit families with young children hard. The early years' childcare supplement was slashed, hundreds of families have seen mortgage interest relief axed and the prospect of child benefit cuts in December is now a reality."At the budget the Government tried to placate the anger of parents by announcing a scheme to give every child one year's free pre-school. Meeting young parents in Dublin Central I know there is huge concern about whether the Government will deliver on this promise. The silence in relation to the scheme since it was announced feeds into that uncertainty"Now more than ever, families with young children need to budget and plan. I am calling on the Government to come clean on the progress that has been made to date in relation to the pre-school scheme and let parents know where they stand. Áine 
2. Tolka Valley Initiative
   Issued : Tuesday 2 June, 2009
3. Ryan Report on State Institutions
   Issued : Monday 1 June, 2009
    It is almost impossible to absorb the information about the horrendous treatment that was handed out to our children in state institutions in the last 90 years without feeling angry and wanting to make sure this never happens again, and that those still alive who have been involved do not go scot-free like our in-debt developers. I will make my voice heard loud and clear on this issue. Financial recompense is one thing; an abject and sincere apology is worth more.
4. Women's 10k Mini Marathon Race I salute you all.
   Issued : Monday 1 June, 2009
   Today I would like to salute the thousands of women who ran in the 10k race, or walked it, or pushed a wheelchair in it. The blazing sunshine is welcome most times, but we could have done with a bit of a breeze today. Nevertheless, thousands of euros have been raised for loads of charities, V de P, Barretstown House, Solace, Crumlin Childrens' Hospital and many more. Congratulaions and thank you all.Áine
5. Traffic, Transport and Parking - Croke Park
   Issued : Friday 15 May, 2009
6. Health, Education, Gaelscoil Fionnbarra
   Issued : Friday 15 May, 2009
7. ENVIRONMENT & FLOODING:
   Issued : Friday 15 May, 2009
8. Waste Management, Green Bins and WEEE
   Issued : Friday 15 May, 2009
9. Budget 2009
   Issued : Friday 15 May, 2009
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10. Dublin City Development Plan (2011-2107)
    Issued : Tuesday 17 February, 2009
    Dear ResidentPlease find attached information sheet on two important upcoming eventsregarding the future development of Dublin City.1. Dublin City Development Plan (2011-2107)The first is the review of the City Development Plan and the preparation ofthe new Dublin City Development Plan (2011-2017). Dublin City Council hasproduced an Issues Discussion Paper (Your City Your Say) and is holding aworkshop on this theme over the coming weeks. The City Council is hosting a public workshops on the Issues Paper. The workshop will take place on Thursday 5th March at 7.00 p.m. inthe Clareville Daycare Centre, Glasnevin (opposite Glasnevin Cemetery).Members of the public are invited to make initial submissions on the mainquestions to be addressed in the next Development Plan by 18th March 2009.This is the start of the consultation process on the Development Plan.2. Governance and the Citizen - Dubliners and Their City The second event is a morning seminar entitled: Governance and the Citizen -Dubliners and Their City which is being held in the Coach House DublinCastle, on 25 February from 9.00 to 1.00 p.m. I have been asked tocirculate this information to those I thought may be interested. If you wish to discuss any of these issues, please contact me at the phonenumber / email address below.RegardsÁine