Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 427: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding for a library in East County Meath will be provided; his views on the lack of provision for this fast growing area.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29341/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Under Section 78 of the Local Government Act 2001, the provision of premises and facilities in the public library service is a matter for each local authority in its capacity as a library authority. My Department provides capital funding towards approved refurbishment and renovation, and new library projects carried out by local authorities, subject to availability of resources. Under the Library Capital Programme 2012, €5 million is fully committed towards previously approved library projects and there are no additional funds available to me. The library service provides very valuable social, educational and cultural services to communities around the country and my Department will continue to work with local authorities to ensure that every effort is made to ensure the delivery of appropriate services within budgetary constraints.