Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014
351. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the grants available to a community organisation to construct a children's playground and community centre for the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39312/14]
View answerThe only possible funding available from my Department for this type of infrastructure is under the LEADER programme. However, funding under the LEADER element of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme is now fully committed. I expect however that the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme will commence during 2015 and there is potential under this Programme to fund playgrounds if it is identified as a priority in the Local Development Strategy for the area.
