Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2010
501 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); and if so, if he will give details of his involvement with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30919/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the matters referred to are connected with the subject of a judgement of the High Court it would not be appropriate for me to comment in any detail.
Statutory responsibility for the provision of traveller accommodation rests with the relevant housing authority; accordingly it is a matter for Dublin City Council, in this instance, to consider the appropriate options. My Department's role in relation to traveller accommodation is to ensure that there is an adequate legislative and financial system in place to assist local authorities in providing such accommodation and in that context, the Department will consider any proposal which the Council may bring forward.
