asked the Minister for Local Government the number of serviced sites provided by each local authority for itinerants in each of the last five years; if he is satisfied with the progress; and, if not, what steps he proposes to take in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Serviced Itinerant Sites.
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The reply includes a tabular statement, which I propose with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate with the Official Report.
I have on a number of occasions publicly expressed my dissatisfaction with the slow progress made by local authorities in providing serviced sites. I am glad to say, however, that in response to my recent efforts further sites in addition to those shown on the statement are being provided in a number of areas. These will accommodate 61 more families.
I shall continue to press local authorities, especially those who have not yet provided camping sites, to face up to their responsibilities in this matter.
Following is the statement:
STATEMENT showing local authorities which have provided serviced camping sites for itinerants during the last five years and the number of sites involved.
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Local Authority |
1965 |
1966 |
1967 |
1968 |
1969 |
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Kildare County Council |
1(4 families) |
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Limerick County Council |
1 (14 families) |
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Dublin Corporation |
1 (40 families) |
1 (20 families) |
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Cork Corporation |
1 (6 families) |
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Athlone UDC |
1 (1 family) |
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Galway County Council |
1 (8 families) |
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Galway Corporation |
4 (18 families) |
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Clare County Council |
2 (4 families) |
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Kerry County Council |
2 (3 families) |
13 (16 families) |
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Number of families provided for |
— |
18 |
40 |
10 |
66 |
Notes: (a) The cost of the Dublin Corporation sites is shared with Dublin County Council.
(b) In addition, 49 local authorities housed 229 itinerant families between January, 1962 and July, 1969.