During my recent canvass in Prosperous a number of different people raised the issue of Prosperous not having any playground or facilities for the older people. I took this issue on board and had meetings with Kildare County Council and the Education Training Board (E.T.B) in an effort to progress this much needed facility. The Council have confirmed their commitment to having the playground delivered for Prosperous. They will engage in a public consultation process and ensure their proposal and plans meet with the approval of the local community and residents.

The E.T.B have confirmed to me, they will assist in delivering an outdoor gym/exercise facility at the same location. This is a policy that they are committed to for all age groups and in particular the elderly to encourage healthy living. The E.T.B are rolling out this template in Naas and Maynooth. This will be great for the people of Prosperous and I am committed to working with the local group to help them deliver this facility/amenity for the area.