Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm funding for the junior certificate school programme library initiative at schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will appreciate the importance of this initiative and give assurances in the matter. [25868/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Funding is currently allocated to all schools hosting the Demonstration Library Project. However it should be noted that the librarians in these schools, like other public servants in the Education Sector, other than teachers and SNAs, are subject to the public sector recruitment moratorium.

Exemptions from the moratorium are, in the context of the public finances, a matter for serious deliberation. However, I am pleased to say that it has been decided to retain the library staff for the coming school year.