Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
1336. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the terms of the caravan loan scheme will be reviewed with a view to updating the legislation to make the scheme more accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35479/18]
View answerIn 2016, my Department commissioned the Housing Agency to conduct a comprehensive review of the scheme of loans and grants for caravans that had been in operation since 2000. The Housing Agency surveyed all local authorities and engaged in broad consultation with all key stakeholders. A report on the review was submitted to my Department in 2017.
On foot of the review, I requested that my Department consult with the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee and other relevant stakeholders to develop a revised scheme having regard to the recommendations contained in the review. This consultation is ongoing and the outcome will support the development of a revised scheme.
