Mr. Tom Gilligan:

The Deputy asked for our view on a Traveller accommodation agency, if that is what is agreed and comes to fruition. My only request is that it would be adequately resourced and financed. That is why Derek Walsh and Eileen Corcoran are here today. We cannot lose sight of the local knowledge and input the local authority has and the work we do on the ground. That will continue to be very important. The role of local authorities is unique in that. That interaction on the ground is critical. Whatever is decided, whatever is agreed, if it is a national policy, we will row in behind it if it is adopted. At the same time, I would not like to lose sight of the local interaction and the local knowledge which are vital. As one of the Deputies mentioned earlier, it is about communication and ensuring that that communication works well.