527. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a request for funding to construct a new community library in Edgeworthstown in County Longford on a site obtained by the town's development association. [41713/15]

544. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the provision of a new community library (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41545/15]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 544 together.

A draft Libraries Capital Investment Programme is being developed by my Department for investment in library infrastructure over the period 2016-2021. The proposed library at Edgeworthstown has been identified by Longford County Council as a priority investment and, accordingly, will be considered in that context.