asked the Minister for Local Government why Dáil debates are not available in county libraries; and if he will arrange that libraries be supplied with them.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Supply of Dáil Debates to Libraries.
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It is entirely a matter for each local library authority, and one in relation to which I have no function, to decide what publications it will provide in its libraries.
If the county libraries or the local authorities ask the Department of Local Government to supply them, will the Minister give sanction to their being supplied?
Free?
Yes.
With what?
Dáil Debates.
How does the Deputy suggest they might be graded —fiction or otherwise?
If any county library makes such a request, it will be considered.
Are they considered suitable reading?