Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the meetings he has had with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to ensuring the provision of proper community recreational facilities in residential housing estates; his views in relation to the lack of such facilities being raised with that Department through community representative groups or organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26517/07]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of community recreational facilities in residential housing estates in primarily a matter for the Minster for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Funds are also available to local authorities under the RAPID and CLÁR leverage schemes and the Dormant Accounts Funds operated by my Department to accelerate investment in the most disadvantaged areas. Funding is also available under the Young Peoples Facilities and Services fund for designated areas. I and my officials stay in touch with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and his officials on an ongoing basis in order to ensure the effective implementation of these schemes.