Kildare County Council says there is 'no scope' to provide additional equipment at Maynooth playground

By Kim O'Leary

Kildare County Council has said that there is no scope to provide additional equipment at a playground in Maynooth, due to the need to preserve safety zones around the existing equipment although the accessibility of the swings may be improved as part of the upgrade.

However, Kildare County Council did confirm that there is a range of equipment which is accessible and suitable for all visitors to the playground.

"The playground in Maynooth already contains equipment which is accessible. These are the basket swing, interactive play unit, multi units with transfer platforms, 4 way-springer, talk phones and play panels. The accessibility of the swings could be improved as part of the upgrade," said a spokesperson for Kildare County Council.

The report was issued in response to a motion proposed by Independent Councillor Teresa Murray requesting that special needs outdoor equipment would be included in the upgrade.