Local election candidates call for increased funding for playgrounds nationwide

An increase in funding is needed to deliver more playgrounds that will benefit communities across the country, a group of Fine Gael local election candidates have said.

Councillor Barry Saul, running in Stillorgan, Dublin said: “As a parent of four small children, I spend much time in playgrounds and know how important these spaces are in terms of physical and mental well-being for the whole family.“The Department of Rural and Community Development provides significant funding towards the establishment and improvement of playgrounds through various schemes, but this is largely confined to rural areas.

He continued: “This is why more funding is required from central Government with an increased cap for project awards to ensure local authority areas can deliver playgrounds and play spaces where they are needed. Cllr Ray McAdam, contesting Dublin’s north inner city, said: “I was delighted to receive cross party support this week on a motion I brought forward to Dublin City Council to establish a pilot initiative in the north inner city to encourage and engage communities to create more playful and inclusive public spaces. Such an initiative should be piloted here given the lack of outdoor space within family homes.

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