Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My first question is for the representatives from Cork. I welcome that the funding for Spring Lane is available. It is terrible that it has taken this long to get it. I was on the previous committee along with Deputy Collins. We visited Spring Lane and to say we were shocked at the conditions people were living in there is an understatement. If everything goes to plan, when will the whole thing be completed with people living in suitable conditions? I have concerns about the conditions right now. What work has been done to date in Spring Lane to improve the conditions for those living there?

My next question is for both councils. The Traveller accommodation expert review recommended a Traveller accommodation agency. It was also recommended by the previous version of this committee. I would like to get both councils' view on that.