Calls for Government to 'dramatically increase' funding for playgrounds

Labour representative in Cork City Peter Horgan said local authorities could not fund the establishment and expansion of playgrounds and said significantly more funding from central Government was required.

The Government is facing calls to review funding for playgrounds, with some areas left without any public facilities for children.

Labour senator Marie Sherlock has highlighted inequalities across the country in the provision of parks, playgrounds and other outdoor areas for children.