Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
786. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the estimated amount it would cost in 2021 if the capital budget for library developments within his Department increased by 12%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12426/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department funds a Libraries Capital Programme that will invest some €29 million in 18 projects, and the My Open Library service between 2016 and 2022. The Programme has six completed library projects with five projects at construction stage. There are also 15 libraries providing the My Open Library service with a further 12 expected to open by year-end.
The capital allocation under the libraries subhead for 2020 is €7.049m, an increase of 12% would result in an allocation of c.€7.9m.
