Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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The maintenance of playgrounds is in the main a matter for local authorities to make provision for and therefore the matter does not come under the remit of my Department .

However, my Department does administer a Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation. The purpose of the Scheme is to support new and existing play and recreation facilities for children and young people. This includes the provision of new facilities and equipment, with an emphasis on the use of innovative design and the utilisation of non-traditional play spaces, or the refurbishment of existing play facilities. Applications under this scheme must be submitted through the Local Authorities to my Department.

 It is expected that this funding will be available in 2019 and the scheme will be open for applications during the second quarter of the year.