Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
642. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the programme board established to oversee the 32 recommendations of the 2019 Expert Review Group on Traveller Accommodation has recommended the creation of a Traveller accommodation strategic policy committee in Dublin City Council; if so, when the recommendation will be implemented; and if not, when it will be discussed as part of the 32 recommendations. [39539/21]
View answerThe Traveller Accommodation Expert Review Report has 32 recommendations which can be broken down into 4 categories which are aimed at:
1. addressing research deficiencies, including how information is gathered and used;
2. removing any potential delays and obstacles in the planning system in terms of delivery;
3. increasing resources and delivery capacity; and
4. strengthening governance arrangements.
The recommendations have been categorised into separate streams reflecting recommendations that can be completed within my Department, recommendations that require the assistance of other Government Departments and Agencies and recommendations that will require the commission of further independent research.
The Programme Board has agreed a work programme for 2021. Projects are being set up to examine in detail the issues which need to be considered in respect of the recommendations which have been made.
The recommendations being considered under the work programme of the Programme Board for 2021 are focussed on larger national issues and not issues at a local level. All recommendations will be considered by the Programme Board in due course.
