Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2755. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the caravan loan scheme will be reviewed to ensure that it is appropriate to needs and costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34904/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2016, my Department commissioned the Housing Agency to conduct a comprehensive review of the scheme of loans and grants for caravans that had been in operation since 2000. The Housing Agency surveyed all local authorities and engaged in broad consultation with all key stakeholders. A report on the review was submitted to my Department in 2017.
On foot of the review, I requested that officials from my Department consult with the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee and other relevant stakeholders to develop a revised scheme of loans and grants having regard to the recommendations contained in the review. This consultation is ongoing and the outcome will support the development of a revised loan scheme.
