Minister seeks to establish hangout spaces for teens with new recreation policy

Councils also provide 171 multi-use games areas – which are fenced off areas for games like football and basketball – alongside 59 skate parks. File picture

The Government is to introduce a new national play and recreation policy for the first time in 20 years, with a focus on creating hangout spaces for teenagers.

Children’s minister Norma Foley has tasked officials in her department to lead on the establishment of the policy.