Traveller Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2023

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Questions (143)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

143. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of doubling Traveller-specific accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23519/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist housing authorities in providing accommodation for Travellers, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding.

The capital funding available for 2023 is €20 million for the provision of Traveller-specific accommodation to be provided by Local authorities.

The information requested on the cost of doubling Traveller-specific accommodation is not available in my Department.