704. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education her views on whether access to books and reading is important for young children particularly those who might not have other means to access a wide variety of books; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2009 the Government ceased giving Irish primary schools grants for buying library books; if grants to purchase library books for use by students will be reintroduced to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30517/21]

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704. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education her views on whether access to books and reading is important for young children particularly those who might not have other means to access a wide variety of books; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2009 the Government ceased giving Irish primary schools grants for buying library books; if grants to purchase library books for use by students will be reintroduced to primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30517/21]

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