Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 September 2021
172. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to bring forward legislation to give effect to the key recommendations of the Expert Group on Traveller Accommodation with respect to Part 8 and section 183 votes in councils. [46406/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Traveller Accommodation Expert Review Report has 32 recommendations which can be broken down into 4 categories which are aimed at:
1. addressing research deficiencies, including how information is gathered and used;
2. removing any potential delays and obstacles in the planning system in terms of delivery;
3. increasing resources and delivery capacity; and
4. strengthening governance arrangements.
The recommendations have been categorised into separate streams reflecting recommendations that can be completed within my Department, recommendations that require the assistance of other Government Departments and Agencies and recommendations that will require the commission of further independent research.
The Programme Board has agreed a work programme for 2021. Projects have been set up to examine in detail the issues which need to be considered in respect of the recommendations which have been made. The Expert Group Report recommendations in respect of the Part 8 planning consent process and local authority land disposal procedures are included in the Programme Boards agreed 2021 work programme and are being worked on.
