Moate receives €20,000 for inclusive playground upgrades

Moate has received €19,998 in funding as part of the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation 2025.

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today announced that €500,000 has been awarded for 28 playgrounds and play areas around the country.

The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds.

Robert Troy TD said: "I'm delighted to receive confirmation from Minister Foley that €20,000 has been allocated to upgrade the Clara Rd playground.

"This is an important step in redeveloping the entire area and providing improved recreational facilities for all."

Many of the projects funded under this year’s scheme give particular focus to inclusion and access and will help to ensure that children with a diverse range of needs can avail of the benefits of high-quality play facilities alongside their peers.

Some of these funded projects include the installation of wheelchair-accessible seesaws, Inclusive Sensory Playground Equipment and inclusive play space, and other upgraded accessibility features.

The scheme offers maximum funding of up to €20,000 per project, an investment that will see positive impacts delivered to children and families across the country.

It was obligatory for councils to consult with local children and young people to receive any grant funding for playgrounds and play areas under the scheme. Councils also had to provide matching funding of at least 25 per cent of the cost of the project.