In addition to the €5.8 million funding provided for in the new Library Capital Programme announced in July this year, The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan T.D, has announced further funding for 6 library projects in 6 library authorities. €6.8 million will be invested by the six Local Authorities on improvements to the library services for which the Minister is providing €2.5 million in grant aid.
Below is the list of projects to be funded:
| LOCAL AUTHORITY | PROJECT | GRANT |
| Cavan County Council | ICT grant | €42,000 |
| Clare County Council | Kilkee Library | €365,000 |
| Tipperary Joint Libraries Committee | Carrick on Suir Library | €155,000 |
| Dublin City Council | Improved access for:
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€200,000 |
| Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council | Central Library | €1,000,000 |
| Kilkenny County Council | Ferrybank Library | €780,000 |
| TOTAL | €2,542,000 |
An Chomhairle welcomes the increased investment in the library service at a time when users are making more demands on library resources. See the recently published outturns for public library expenditure in 2010 which shows that notwithstanding access restrictions, usage, as indicated by the number of registered members, number of visits by the public to libraries, items borrowed and internet use showed a marked increase over the previous year. The number of public access Internet terminals in 2010 for public use also rose to 2,088. In 2010 we saw an increase in visits from 16.1 million to 16.3 million.
An Chomhairle commends the authorities on these improvements, notwithstanding the challenging budgetary constraints, and acknowledges the support of the Minister in providing financial assistance for new developments.
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