Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

From the notes I have, I am aware that a site has been identified and the preliminary application has been placed with the Department. I understand that more work remains to be done. We need to see movement with haste on Mahon. At locations around the country library buildings are in poor repair and also need investment. A commitment to that would be a commitment to the communities in rural areas throughout the country which have been left behind. Many urban areas also have poor facilities and need better investment. There are issues with staffing. We need to ensure we have adequate staffing in our library service to provide the kinds of services the people need in our modern social and economic environment.

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