Third Level Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2016

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Ceisteanna (68)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

68. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide funding for a library extension at a college (details supplied) in view of the small size of the current library compared to student numbers and the need for development of a new library space for study; his views on whether a new library is needed at the institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30155/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Department of Education and Skills has been made aware of the challenges faced by the third level institution in question with respect to its current library facilities.

There are many competing demands on the limited capital budget for higher education and the library development proposal will be considered within the context of competing demands. I am not in a position to commit to a funding allocation at this point.