Mr. Eugene Cummins:

Any scheme that is provided will provide for the well-being of the residents, whether it is group housing or a halting site, if that is deemed to be necessary. My report and the recommendations of the review group are compatible in the broad sense and we are working on the design guidelines. We are working with Traveller groups and the Department in terms of the programme board and the implementation of this. This is a serious matter and it will require and get our absolute attention. It is not an easy topic and it is a complex situation. We have a huge housing list, we have refugees and asylum seekers and we have the needs of the entire community, which must be dealt with fairly and equitably with the resources that have been provided by the State.