Mr. Eugene Cummins:

First, there is a big difference between social issues that are real and existing and prejudice that is perceived.

In regard to the question, the TAPs are implemented, for the most part, right across the board.

In many instances, almost without exception, there are very good documented reasons the Traveller accommodation programme cannot be delivered, be that Part 8 provision not coming through or other issues, including Traveller families not wanting to leave their homes while they are being renovated.

On Part 8, the local authorities will do what they always do, that is, implement the law. If it is changed, we will implement it. I reject the attempt to transfer the blame for all aspects of this to the local authorities. The local authorities will implement the law, as they always do.