COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 12, 2022

QUESTION NO. 28

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the chief executive what is the process and criteria for having a book published by South Dublin Libraries?

REPLY:

As part of our corporate objective to enhance and develop the cultural needs of the South Dublin County Council area, South Dublin Libraries provide advice and financial assistance to groups and individuals to publish local history titles relating to the South Dublin County area.

The criteria for the assessment of publications includes:

• The extent to which the proposed publication meets the objectives of South Dublin Libraries.
• Publications must relate to the South Dublin County geographical area, or to a person from the South Dublin County area.
• Publications must add to the published history of the County and make new research or material available in the public domain.
• Publications must stimulate public interest in the history and heritage of South Dublin County.
• The capacity of applicants to complete the proposed publication.
• The extent of local contributions to the proposed publication.

A new scheme to administer publication grants is planned for 2023, details of which will be made available in due course.