Libraries in Cavan and Monaghan are to benefit to the tune of €30,000 in financial supports. The funding of €15,856 for Cavan and €14,395 for Monaghan has been approved by the Department of Cavan-Monaghan TD Heather Humphreys. The Department of Community Development announced over half a million euro in funding to enable libraries across the country to reach out to people with disabilities and other marginalised groups. The money is to be used by the libraries in Cavan and Monaghan to purchase 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.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Minister Humphreys said; "I am delighted today to announce €550,000 in funding to libraries across the country, including over €30,000 for Cavan and Monaghan. This funding will make a huge difference to people’s lives by providing equipment to support our elderly people and people with disabilities. It will also build on the excellent projects which have been delivered over the past five years and will help our public libraries to continue to foster community well-being and build community cohesion in their role as community hubs."
