Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1459 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of new playgrounds in County Kildare over the past five years that have received funding from his Department; the cost of each of these playgrounds; the plans he has to introduce new playgrounds into towns around the Dublin commuter belt that have seen significant population increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30242/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following playgrounds in Co. Kildare were allocated funding from my Department between 2004 and 2006.
|
Playground Grant Scheme |
Location |
Allocation |
|
€ |
||
|
2004 |
Kildare Town |
72,000 |
|
2005 |
Kilcock |
60,000 |
|
2006 |
Clane, Kill, Monasterevin, Kilcullen |
120,000 |
The location of the playgrounds which are to benefit from these allocations is a matter for the relevant local authorities. I will keep the question of a new playground scheme under consideration in the light of the finances available to me.
