Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 283: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is available for a group (details supplied) in County Kildare to provide facilities in its area in view of the increase in the population of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14077/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Section 67 of the Local Government Act 2001 empowers local authorities to promote the interests of the local community in relation to amenity, recreation and other functions. This includes the provision of sports, games and similar activities and general recreational and leisure facilities such as playgrounds. It is a matter for each local authority to determine the extent to which these facilities should be provided and to allocate resources accordingly. Kildare County Council was awarded grant aid by my Department in 2006 towards the provision of a playground in Kilcullen. The grant has not been drawn down by the local authority as I understand that the project has yet to commence construction.