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Monday, 17 July 2023 09:14

By Kamron Clarke @kamron_clarke

The initial projected cost of the new facility was €2.5 million back in 2012.

A long-awaited, multi-million euro midlands library will be officially opened today.

The €7.5 million Portlaoise Library will be opened by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.

The initial projected cost of the new facility was €2.5 million back in 2012.

Minister Humphreys will also launch the ‘National Public Library Strategy,' which outlines 66 actions over a period of five years.

She explains the aim of the new scheme:

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