Functions

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An Chomhairle Leabharlanna (The Library Council) was established by the Public Libraries Act, 1947. The functions of the Council, as set out in the Local Government Act 2001 include:

• The provision of advice, assistance and services to library authorities in relation to the public library service,
• The making of such recommendations to and the provision of such services for the Minister in relation to the public library service as the Minister may request or as the Council sees fit,
• Action to promote and facilitate library co-operation,
  The maintenance and operation of the central library established under section 2 of the Act of 1947.

Since 31st December 2008 An Chomhairle has had responsibility for the management of the Public Lending Remuneration (PLR) Scheme, established by the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act, 2007.

An Chomhairle engages in a wide range of activites, most of which are detailed on our web site.

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