Library Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2005

Tuesday, 15 November 2005

Questions (583)

Emmet Stagg

Question:

665 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a new branch library has been built in Leixlip, County Kildare; that the library is fully stocked but cannot be opened to the public because he has not sanctioned the necessary increase in staff to do so; when he will sanction the staff requested by Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34338/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 312 of 27 October 2005 which outlines the current position regarding completion of the new library in Leixlip. As regards staffing, in August 2005 Kildare County Council sought approval from my Department for additional staff for the new library and arts facility in Leixlip. On 23 August the council was asked for additional information concerning its proposal and a response is awaited.