Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. Mayo County Council has in the past made applications for funding but if we look at the number of playgrounds that need refurbishment and enhancements, I suggest that we should have a dedicated programme in place that would not only be designed to maintain inclusive and accessible equipment for children of all abilities but would also ensure that local authorities know the places in most need of playgrounds and could submit applications on their behalf. Funding is difficult for some local authorities to access and it is difficult for communities to make applications. Perhaps some sort of information campaign in this regard, to inform communities on how better to access this funding, would be very useful.

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