Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
476. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the proposal to provide a new library in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan; the stage this project is at; the estimated timeline for the tendering process; the estimated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7696/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
Notwithstanding this, my Department recently announced a new €22m Libraries Capital Investment Programme for the period 2016 - 2021 to support the development of priority projects submitted by local authorities. In this regard, the programme includes a priority proposal submitted by Cavan County Council in respect of Virginia library.
As the new library at Ballyjamesduff was not submitted as a priority by Cavan County Council, it could not be considered for funding as part of the capital programme.
