Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community to discuss accommodation issues

Committee Cathaoirleach Senator Eileen Flynn said: “Accommodation is a very important issue to members of the Traveller Community. The report of the previous Committee included a full chapter as well as 17 recommendations specifically on the subject of accommodation for Travellers.

“This Committee looks forward to discussing which of these recommendations have been implemented and how we can ensure that all members of the Traveller can access accommodation in line with the community’s own needs and which takes account of Traveller culture and traditions. We are particularly interested in hearing how the National Caravan Loans scheme is working out across the country.”

The Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community (2023) has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad. The Committee was re-established in June 2023 to continue the work of the previous Committee, whose final report can be found here.

The meeting in Committee Room 2 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.