Skateboarding Facilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 April 2005

Thursday, 28 April 2005

Ceisteanna (242)

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

242 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of his proposals for the funding of skateboard initiatives; if this funding will be available to both private and public sector bodies; and the number of locations for skateboarding he hopes to develop over the next five years. [13740/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

On 20 February 2005, I announced my intention to introduce a new initiative to provide, on a pilot basis, facilities for teenagers such as skateboard parks. My Department is developing this proposal and I will be announcing specific details as soon as possible.