Traveller Community

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Ceisteanna (437)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

437. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health when he envisages the publication of the national Traveller health action plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4340/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, NTRIS, contains a set of specific actions aimed at improving the situation for Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland.

Recommendation 73 of the NTRIS states that, "The Health Service Executive will develop and implement a detailed action plan, based on the findings of the All Ireland Traveller Health Study, to continue to address the specific health needs of Travellers, using a social determinants approach".

The action plan is primarily a HSE Action Plan, I have referred the matter to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.