Library Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2016

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Questions (537)

Finian McGrath

Question:

537. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to support a matter (details supplied) regarding a health and safety issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4307/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

While my Department has overall policy responsibility for the public library service, primary responsibility for matters relating to the operation and management of public libraries, including matters related to health and safety, rests with each local authority.

I understand, however, that this matter has been brought directly to the attention of the relevant local authority, including the Chief Executive, the acting County Librarian and the County Architect. The concerns raised have been noted and I am informed that a local authority facilities team will follow up on the matter at the earliest opportunity.