The provision of premises and facilities in the public library service is generally a matter for each local authority in its capacity as a library authority. Accordingly, the development of the proposed library in Ballivor is primarily a matter for Meath County Council.
In January 2016, my Department announced a new Libraries Capital Investment Programme for the period 2016-2021 to support the development of priority capital projects submitted by local authorities. The programme was developed on the basis of priority proposals submitted by local authorities and will invest €22m in 16 or so projects as well as 23 pilot sites for My Open Libraries over its lifetime. The development of Ballivor library was not submitted as a priority by Meath County Council and, accordingly, was not considered for funding as part of the capital programme.