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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

QUESTION NO.21

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

To ask the CE about the study desks available in the Lucan Library. Could you please provide information on the current number of study desks in the library? Additionally, I would like to know if there is any potential or scope to add more study desks, considering the increasing demand for such facilities.

REPLY:

There are currently 15 study spaces available in Lucan Library, with the seminar room being made available as overflow space when there are no events scheduled.

Last year, we permanently converted 6 computer spaces to study spaces in response to demand. In addition, we operate a booking system to ensure fair and equal access. While spaces are in high demand during peak times (especially the run-up to State exams), there is good availability for desks throughout the rest of the year and we prioritise use of the seminar room for study use at those peak periods where possible.