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Library Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2017

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Ceisteanna (235)

Peter Burke

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235. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if additional funding will be provided for the provision of a library (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53368/17]

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A €22m Libraries Capital Investment Programme is in place 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 Longford County Council in respect of Edgeworthstown library.  

My Department is providing a contribution of €1.25m under the capital programme towards the overall cost of the Edgeworthstown development, which is estimated at €2.9m.  The matching funding will be provided by Longford County Council, which has responsibility generally for the provision of premises and facilities in the public library service in its capacity as a library authority.  There is currently no additional funding available from my Department to further support this project. 

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