Clendennen welcomes repair works at Birr playground

Councillor John Clendennen has welcomed significant repair works carried out at Birr Playground in recent weeks. The works were completed by Offaly County Council to ensure the safety of children using the facility.

The Fine Gael County Councillor also recognised the initiative taken by Council staff to ensure the works were completed as speedily as possible, while achieving value for money.

"The funding of playgrounds has been a budgetary issue for the last number of years, but I firmly believe that playground facilities must be prioritised to ensure the highest standards of safety and equipment" he said.

Cllr Clendennen described Birr playground as "a hugely enjoyable and developmental asset for children in the area" and said it is important that sufficient funding is allocated on an annual basis for the upkeep of the facility.

Offaly County Counci's annual budget for 2023 will be approved by Councillors at the November meeting of the Council.