Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 920: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the last allocation for funding to local authorities for children's playgrounds in conjunction with the Department of Health and Children was announced; when the next round of allocations will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27430/08]

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. At the end of 2007 there were still some 80 playground projects outstanding and I understand that local authorities are continuing to make progress towards their completion. The question of a new playground scheme will be reviewed in light of progress and experience of such schemes to date.