School grounds could close if vandalised

Sat, 23 Jul 2011

Education and Children Minister Eddie Teare MHK

School grounds could be closed over the summer holidays if the facilities aren't respected, warns the Education Minister.

Eddie Teare says his Department may have to close playing fields if vandalism becomes a problem again.

Last year saw 198 cases of damage on DEC property, costing £24,000 to repair.

Mr Teare says the money could be used elsewhere [play clip]