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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2017

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Questions (365)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

365. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by his Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and services from his Department that should be available in each county to address the needs and the rights of Travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29695/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The information sought by the Deputy is not immediately available. However, my Department is currently collating the information and will contact the Deputy directly in this matter.

My Department is a member of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy Steering Group, which will monitor the implementation and progress of the new Inclusion Strategy, including any health-related actions.