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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MOTION NO. 19

MOTION: Councillor Alan Hayes

That the Chief Executive give a commitment to install an Ability Swing in Waterstown Park playground to enable children with limited mobility to actively participate in play activities.

REPORT:

SDCC uses inclusive equipment and aims for universal accessibility in playgrounds rather than providing specific equipment which can only be used by certain users. The types of swings provided in Waterstown Park include, flat swings, cradle swings and a basket swing.

The basket swing allows children with mobility difficulties to enjoy it in the same way as their siblings and friends. Other accessible equipment used in playgrounds includes accessible trampolines and roundabouts that allow use by all children but is not exclusive to any specific user.  The play items let children play together in the same way and it is this inclusiveness that is important in playground design.