Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 March 2022
333. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is a plan to compile an accessibility audit of playgrounds currently operated by local authorities in terms of accessibility for all users; and if there is a fund to make those playgrounds that fail such an audit more accessible. [13675/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe management and auditing of public play facilities comes under the remit of each Local Authority.
Since 2013 my Department provides Local Authorities with the opportunity to apply for funding to support play and recreation facilities for children and young people. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation is run in conjunction with each of the 31 Local Authorities, via the Local Authority Play and Recreation Network (LAPRN). This approach is taken to allow each Local Authority to assess and prioritise needs in their area.
The scheme caters for the development of new play and recreation facilities and the refurbishment of existing play and recreation facilities. One of the key criteria of the Scheme is that the play facilities funded are accessible to all children.
