Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge that there are issues at the library and I am very aware of them. I am conscious of that and want to see investment in the library increase in the year ahead, but we are working within major budgetary constraints. The economy is doing well, but it is fragile and there will be difficulties. The Deputy can rest assured that I will be putting the case forward for the library. I have always said that as the economy continues to improve, I would like to be in a position to give more funding to our cultural institutions. Major constraints are still out there. Budget negotiations are under way. Of course, it is my hope that I will be in a position to increase funding for the library next year, but I must await the outcome of the budgetary process.

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