Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will chase up the Deputy's invitation with the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and see if he can fit it in this week. There is pressure this week in terms of trying to get legislation through the House. If he cannot visit Limerick this week, one of us will visit in the near future. The Deputy is aware we have increased funding for Traveller-specific accommodation and capital needs of nearly 70% for 2017. There are increased resources. In some cases, there has been pressure to get the money spent for 2016. We have been informed that all local authorities will have done so. There are available funds. If the project needs to be examined, there should be opportunities for the council to bring forward proposals on it.

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