Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have only one question to ask but before I do, I thank both local authorities. It is great to meet people. We engage in many different mechanisms and ways but it is nice to see them here. The witnesses are clearly on top of their brief. We understand and appreciate that there are many challenges. It is important to have this engagement with the committee.

I will turn the focus to Traveller accommodation. It is a key aspect of Housing for All. There are key Government objectives under the programme for Government. The councils also have their own local authority Traveller accommodation programmes. Can the councils both touch on how those programmes are going? Before they do, I will ask Mr. McLoughlin to speak about the small complex of seven residential units on Fonthill Road. How is that progressing? Has it gone through Part 8? When is that happening? What is the timeline for it? He might then touch on SDCC's programme which covers 2019-2024. How is that going? Is the council on target? The committee would like to hear whether there are impediments to delivering the council's programme to 2024.