Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 1341: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of playgrounds funded by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007; the number planned for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1444/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The number of playgrounds awarded grant aid by my Department under the 2004, 2005 and 2006 playground schemes was 34, 38 and 89 respectively. As many local authorities experienced some delays in providing these playgrounds due to a variety of planning and technical issues, consideration of a scheme in 2007 was deferred to allow local authorities to make progress with their outstanding projects. I expect to make an announcement regarding a new scheme in 2008 over the coming months in the light of experience gained with the schemes to date.