Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss Provision of Community Growing Spaces in Ireland

Speaking ahead of the meeting at 3pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Steven Matthews said: “Community Growing Spaces can offer a range of potential benefits, including physical, mental health and well-being, as well as environmental, educational and cultural.

“The Committee looks forward to discussing how these growing spaces can be encouraged and supported here in Ireland, and we look forward to hearing the views and suggestions from the representatives of Community Gardens Ireland.”

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.