Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Ceisteanna (312)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

312. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 23 June 2022, the status of the work of the Galway social housing task force; the status of the subgroup on homelessness and Traveller homelessness; the terms of reference of the subgroup; the membership of the subgroup; if minutes are taken in respect of the meetings of the subgroup; the details of any reports completed to-date by the Subgroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3930/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The Galway Housing Task Force is continuing to provide a strong focus to social and affordable housing delivery and related areas across the two Galway Local Authorities.

At the meeting of the Galway Social Housing Taskforce on 15 February 2022, it was proposed that a subgroup on Homelessness, with a particular focus on Traveller Homelessness, be established and report back to the Taskforce. This subgroup, which is chaired by my Department, with members also including representatives of both local authorities, held its first meeting on 3 May 2022. and subsequently met on 14 September and 19 October. Minutes/notes were taken for each meeting of this Group.  Updates from the subgroup were provided to the Taskforce for its meetings in May and September.

The final Terms of Reference, which includes the membership of the subgroup are attached.

As outlined in the Terms of Reference, a final report from the subgroup was prepared and submitted to the Chair of the Taskforce at its last meeting on 15 November 2022.

My Department will make arrangements to directly furnish further relevant documentation in respect of the Subgroup.

Galway Housing Task Force