Jerry Buttimer (Cork South-Central, Fine Gael)

I thank the Chair for raising the issue of the next generation mobile library vehicles. Our Department is expending €2.6 million on 12 next generation mobile library vehicles. I highlight to the committee a genuine position, which is that each of those vehicles has to be specially constructed. That leads to difficulties with delivery time because of global supply chain issues. Our Department has approved €2.6 million and we are awaiting the delivery of specialised mobile library vehicles. I am pleased to tell the Cathaoirleach and the committee that funding for 12 is approved and they are on the way.