asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state when a playground will be provided for the 600 children of Howth.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Howth Playground.
Mr. Murphy
There are no proposals before my Department in regard to this matter.
I understand that representations were made to the Dublin Corporation some time ago for the provision of a children's playground at Howth, but it was considered that, in view of the open nature of the district and the natural amenities already available, the provision of further facilities of this kind was not urgent.
In Howth the children have no place to play except the roadside. Is the Minister aware that children have been brought to court very often for going into fields there to play? I would ask the Minister at least to recommend to the corporation that they should implement the section of the Police Act dealing with public parks.
Mr. Murphy
May I suggest to the Deputy that representations should be made by the parties interested in the first instance to the corporation? I would be prepared to co-operate in pursuing the inquiries if they are made in that way.