Library Projects
Dail Éireann — 2024-01-30
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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (FF), Carlow-Kilkenny

I thank the Minister. As she said, the library is the place. I have seen Portlaoise library and it is absolutely outstanding. It is fabulous. Carlow really deserves this funding. We are a growing town. Would you believe that Carlow town is now bigger than Kilkenny city? Our town has a population of almost 27,500 while Kilkenny's population is approximately 27,000. We have grown so much. The library will be a huge asset to us. As I said, Carlow County Council has been in talks with the Minister's Department and I believe this will be a game-changer for us. I again thank the Minister for coming to visit us. She is welcome to Carlow anytime.

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Sitting date: 2024-01-30