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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

QUESTION NO.1

QUESTION: Councillor J. Sinnott

To ask the Chief Executive to advise on the process of purchasing stock for Ballyroan Library and the factors that are considered when restocking or purchasing additional material.

REPLY:

South Dublin libraries have a Collection Development Policy in place which you can view here: South Dublin Libraries Collection Development Policy. Stock for all libraries is purchased centrally by our Acquisitions section. Staff in each branch can request stock in response to needs identified or in order to refresh well used sections within their branch. Suggestions for purchase are also accepted from members of the public.