Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022
357. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on his plans to liaise with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in relation to the feasibility of an all-island approach to the provision of a network of transient sites across the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18015/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department met with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on 3 November 2021 to explore the feasibility of an all island approach to the provision of a network of Transient Sites. While the shared membership between the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive will assist close cooperation to facilitate continuing exploration, as a next step, my Department is liaising with The Housing Agency in relation to the timely initiation of a research project on the provision of transient sites.
