Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019
499. Deputy Hildegarde Naughton asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of playgrounds developed annually since 2016 under the capital grant scheme for play and recreation; the breakdown of new or refurbished playgrounds by county; her plans to strengthen the role of the local authority play and recreation network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17390/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested is outlined in the following tables.
Number of playgrounds developed annually since 2016
|
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
22 |
33 |
35 |
|
County |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
Total from 2016-2018 |
|
Carlow |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Cavan |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
Clare |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
|
Cork |
0 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
Donegal |
3 |
5 |
3 |
11 |
|
Dublin |
1 |
7 |
5 |
13 |
|
Galway |
1 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
Kerry |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Kildare |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Kilkenny |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|
Laois |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
Longford |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
Louth |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Mayo |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|
Meath |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Monaghan |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
Offaly |
2 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
Roscommon |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
Sligo |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Tipperary |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Waterford |
3 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
|
Westmeath |
1 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
Wexford |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
Wicklow |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Total |
22 |
33 |
35 |
90 |
Local Authorities that did not apply for Capital Grant Funding
|
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown |
Cork City |
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown |
|
Leitrim |
Galway City |
Leitrim |
|
Limerick |
Leitrim |
|
|
Louth |
Limerick |
|
|
Sligo |
Waterford |
|
The Department also works with the Local Authority for Play and Recreation Network (LAPRN). The LAPRN was established to bring a more coordinated approach to the implementation of the National Play and Recreation policies, and this Department works closely with the group to develop and promote improved play and recreation facilities. Since 2018 DCYA have established annual meetings with the LAPRN members and established a sub-group of the LAPRN to consult on the application process for Play and Recreation.
