Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023
350. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when funding will be provided for the refurbishment of accommodation and site facilities as the current residents are living in substandard conditions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32194/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist the authorities in providing such accommodation, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding.
The Act provides that housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas.
Capital funding of €20 million is available in 2023 for Traveller-specific accommodation capital projects. I am aware that Mayo County Council have been actively considering issues relating to this site. If an application for funding is received from the local authority, it will be considered by my Department.
