Community Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2005

Wednesday, 11 May 2005

Ceisteanna (176)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

220 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will make a statement on the award of funds by his Department for a proposed play area at Ladyswell, Drumheath, Dublin 15; the amount which was awarded; when it was awarded; if the amount was conditioned to be spent by a certain date; the programme heading under which the money was disbursed; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a contractor arrived on site for a brief period, left the site in a mess, and that local people are completely dissatisfied with the work, which has left the area dangerous to children; and the role of Fingal County Council in this case. [15621/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

My Department provided funding of €30,000 to Fingal County Council in February of this year. This funding was provided under the local authority housing estate enhancement scheme 2004, which is part of the RAPID programme, to enhance an open area in this estate. The funding was paid to the council following confirmation by Fingal County Council and the chair of the area implementation team that works were completed to their satisfaction. The quality of these works has not matched the community's expectations. However, Fingal County Council has undertaken to carry out a full programme of remedial works.