Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 689: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the capital funding to local authorities for the development of playgrounds as promised under the National Development Plan will be reinstated for 2008; if moneys that should have been awarded for 2007 will be paid; and when an announcement can be expected. [3645/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Grant aid in respect of 161 playgrounds has been awarded to local authorities by my Department under the 2004, 2005 and 2006 playground schemes. Progress with the completion of these projects is a matter for the individual local authorities and time scales have varied considerably due to a range of planning and procurement issues locally. Consideration of a scheme in 2007 was deferred to allow local authorities to make progress with over 80 outstanding projects. I expect to make an announcement regarding a new scheme this year.