Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2008
56 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the action that will be taken to provide sporting facilities such as football pitches for residents of an area (details supplied) in view of the fact that they are being prevented from using the gardens themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41315/08]
View answerThe Iveagh Gardens were laid out as exhibition gardens during the 19th century, with many unusual and unique garden features such as the Maze, Rosarium, Cascade, the Grottoes and the sunken Archery Grounds. On account of its designation as a National Historic Garden, its small size, and the fact that its features are designed primarily for passive recreation, it is not proposed to facilitate any active sporting activities in the Iveagh Gardens.
