Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2018
186. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the need for astro pitches on the grounds of a school (details supplied); if provision will be made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50116/18]
View answerAs part of a building project at the school referred to by the Deputy the following outdoor sports facilities are being provided:
- Basketball courts - 6 all weather courts in a porous macadam surface finish with goals, lining and secure sports fencing; and
- A soccer pitch - 1 grass soccer pitch (90 x 46m) to English Football Association and Sport England specification "Natural Turf For Sport: Football and Rugby Pitches".
My Department's Building Unit has not received any request or proposal from Dublin Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board in relation to the provision of an astro pitch.
