Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We can do that. New units are provided generally. I can forward the committee the details. Our spend reflects the requests from local authorities and what is required for Traveller accommodation programmes, TAPs. The new TAPs will not start until the new councils take up position. In September 2019, the Deputy will see a new round of TAPs and a five-year plan that sets out the ambitions in that regard. It is important that we try to deliver on those TAPs.

Much of the efforts are concentrated on refurbishment because those can be essential works. Given what has happened in recent years, it is important that we undertake refurbishments. We also need to increase provision. We are focused on that. We have responded to the sector and set up an expert panel, which should place us in a stronger position to deliver additional accommodation.