Is Monasterevin loosing out again because of lack of representation at the County Council. Lots of towns surrounding Monasterevin have all had new Childrens Playgrounds built. Kildare and Portarlington are the lucky recipients of brand new, state of the art, Childrens Playgrounds. Portarlington in particular is the one I notice more as I have reason to pass it on a regular basis and it is extremely busy. Parents and children are using the facilities in large numbers. Are the children of Monasterevin less valuable or less important than those of surrounding towns, of course not !   Its just we don't seem to have the ability to channel our requests to the ears of people who make the important decisions or more importantly the clout to make these important people listen.