Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
1006. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of libraries with access to high-speed broadband; the number of libraries with connection speeds above 30 Mbps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45573/18]
View answerThe provision of public library services, including broadband facilities, is primarily a matter for local authorities in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001. Accordingly, the data sought by the Deputy is not ordinarily collected or maintained by my Department. That said, the Department is compiling the information sought and will forward it to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.
