Written answers

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Local Authority Funding

9:00 pm

Photo of Jimmy DeenihanJimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 933: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding grant aid for playgrounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11281/08]

Photo of Martin FerrisMartin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 979: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a list of the awards made to County Kerry under the 2007 playground grants scheme. [11928/08]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 933 and 979 together.

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 shortly.

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