Research facility for Irish art and design

A LETTER from Eimear O'Connor sought information on an Irish artist (Irish Examiner, March 20).

The National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) was established in 1997 with the aim of documenting all aspects of 20th century and contemporary Irish art and design, and providing public access to a national research resource.

NIVAL is a partnership initiative between the National College of Art and Design and the Arts Council. It has also received funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Heritage Council.