Concerns raised over crushing risk at Leitrim playground gate

Concerns have been raised about the risk of injury at a playground in North Leitrim during a meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District.

Cllr Eddie Mitchell told the meeting that the gate at Fair Green playground beside the Castle in Manorhamilton is opening too widely, creating a risk of someone losing their finger.

“Entry into and exit from the playground are controlled by a well-designed and appropriate steel gate. While there is ample room for small fingers around the edges of the gate, a crushing risk has been identified where the gate opens out beyond its intended use,” stated Cllr Mitchell’s motion.

“The steel gate can fold up against a steel post in a way that puts a child's fingers at risk. I would appreciate it if some minor works could be carried out to address this risk.”

It was confirmed that the playground was visited and inspected by Council staff, and that a rubber stopper will be fitted on the gate to resolve the issue.

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