Departmental Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Questions (444)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

444. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the next round of the play and recreation grant scheme will open for applications. [43848/23]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Every year since 2013, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has provided Local Authorities with the opportunity to apply for funding to support new and existing play and recreation facilities for children and young people the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation.

One of the consistent criteria under this scheme is that the playground must be accessible and inclusive to all children including those with additional needs.

The 2024 Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation is likely to open for applications in mid Q1 of 2024.