Minister Joe O’Brien announces funding for library supports in Fingal

Minister for Community Development, Charities and Integration, Joe O’Brien TD, has announced funding for library supports. The funding, under the Dormant Accounts Action Plan, will assist public libraries in reaching out to people with disabilities and other marginalised groups.

The funding has been approved to support the provision of assistive technologies such as hearing loops, electronic magnifiers and wayfinding tools. It will also help people with disabilities to access library services by providing wheelchair-accessible shelving, height-adjustable desks and seating.

Further funding has also been allocated support the promotion of public libraries in Fingal through the hosting of an Open Day in all libraries nationwide that will enable them to showcase what they offer to our communities.

Making the funding announcement, Joe O’Brien TD said:

“I am delighted that the overall 2024 Dormant Accounts Action Plan will support different measures across Fingal and I am particularly pleased that the assistive technology and furniture that will be supported by this funding will make our public library service more accessible to everyone in our communities.

This equipment will support the hearing and visually impaired communities, the elderly and those with physical disabilities.”

“I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute and thank all our library staff, who play such an important role in cities, towns and villages right across the country.”