Eileen Flynn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I think that is a very important question. It will require a consultation with the national and local organisations. An Act is just an Act; it does not have to be acted on, if that makes sense. A review of the Traveller accommodation Act would be something that would benefit the Traveller community but while we review these Acts, we are taking our eyes off the ball of implementation of what we are asking for now. I think it is important that the Traveller organisations look at that and speak to the community. As a member of the Traveller community, I do not think the Act is fit for purpose. It obviously needs to be updated and more. The trespass legislation also needs to be repealed. The Act contains some good recommendations but they were never acted upon, as it were. A review is something that is needed, but that is my feeling. I do not know about other members.