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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

MOTION NO.16

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee agrees that extra playground/Playspace facilities are needed in Balgaddy for the many children with a disability in the area. That a report be brought on this to area committee."

REPORT:

 The play facility in Balgaddy was provided as part of the housing project some years ago. It has, regrettably been the subject of ongoing vandalism including a recent significant event where part of the playground equipment was destroyed.

The idea of providing for disabled access in play provision is one that is currently part of the design process for these facilities and that the Council does provide – and the Council has subscribed to the Barcelona Declaration in regard to disability. Indeed the aim in the design of these facilities for a number of years now is to make as much of the equipment as possible, disabled accessible.

The play space in Balgaddy will be examined to see if there is a need to enhance the existing opportunities for disabled children there.