Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

Galway City Council was informed earlier this year that its proposals for the complete demolition and refurbishment of the halting site to modern standards were eligible for funding. As well as minor technical amendments, it was a condition of the approval that an effective and ongoing management and maintenance system be put in place. Such a system must ensure that, with the involvement and co-operation of the Traveller tenants on the site, the new facilities to be provided will be managed and maintained to a high standard so as to contribute to the well-being of the residents and secure what will be a considerable investment in the project.

I understand that the city council is in the process of obtaining an alternative site to accommodate existing tenants while refurbishment works are being undertaken.

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