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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 4

Written Answers. - Library Projects Funding.

Eric J. Byrne

Question:

69 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment the number of new library projects funded by his Department in each of the years from 1990 to 1996; the further plans, if any, he has for developing the library infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/97]

Library authorities were required in 1995 to prepare library development programmes in accordance with guidelines issued by my Department. These programmes will help to form a framework for the future development of the library service. Grants for the development of the service are funded from the national lottery surplus and are being maintained at as high a level as possible consistent with other demands. The number of library projects which received capital grants from my Department in the period 1990 to 1996 is set out in the following table:

Year

Number of Projects

1990

10

1991

12

1992

7

1993

10

1994

10

1995

15

1996

16

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