Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)

I acknowledge the points raised by the Deputy and they will be brought to the attention of the Minister as soon as possible. On a personal note, I have a positive experience of having been in the National Library. The Deputy mentioned that scholars go there. Poor scholars and students used to go there and there was many a night I spent in the reading room there studying whatever I was doing at the time.

An ongoing process involving wide consultation is taking place. Papers are being prepared. I have no doubt that any dealings I or any other Minister will have with individuals will be dealt in a very sensitive manner. Many of these people have given their services and expertise, often freely, to the State, which is appreciated, and sensitivity will be employed in this regard.

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