Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
445. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the further funding that might be available to a playgroup (details supplied); if her Department will review the current funding provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9209/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department administers a Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation, which supports new and existing play and recreation facilities for children and young people.
The Scheme provides for new and innovative projects which can include new facilities, equipment, designs and/or the utilisation of non-traditional play spaces or the refurbishment or upgrading of existing play and recreation spaces and facilities.
Applications to this Scheme can be made through the Local Authority in which the facility/equipment will be available. Matched funding is a requirement of the Scheme and can be in the form of funds raise by voluntary groups, or a Local Authority contribution of finance or ‘in kind’ funding.
The total amount of funding available in 2017 is €250,000. A maximum grant of €20,000 will be allocated to each Local Authority.
