Michael P. Kitt
Ceist:128 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details of the most recent direction from his Department to local authorities regarding the provision of adequate accommodation for travellers.
Written Answers. - Accommodation for Travellers.
Paul Connaughton
Ceist:129 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the most recent direction from his Department to local authorities regarding the provision of adequate accommodation for travellers.
Michael P. Kitt
Ceist:131 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the written sources of Government policy regarding the housing of travellers.
Paul Connaughton
Ceist:132 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the written sources of Government policy regarding the housing of travellers.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 128, 129, 131 and 132 together.
Government policy in relation to the accommodation of travellers is outlined in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress (Section IV Paragraph 84), and in A Plan for Social Housing (pages 16 and 17). Circular letter N6/91 issued on 1 May 1991 to housing authorities further amplified these policy guidelines and gave directions to the authorities in relation to their response to travellers' needs. Copies of the documents referred to are in the Oireachtas Library.