Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Again, I agree with the points the Senator makes. If this recommendation has come from the housing committee, it needs to be given serious consideration. I absolutely agree with that. I refer as well to the points made by Wayne Stanley about broad support for an appeals body. I know from my constituency office that not everybody feels there has been transparency about the decisions made on their allocations. I refer in particular to the issue of Traveller accommodation. We see inconsistency across the country. Our Department has worked with local authorities to ensure that Traveller accommodation budgets are spent and allocated for Traveller-specific accommodation. Generally, it is important that people feel that their cases have been heard in a transparent and open manner. Serious consideration should be given to this particular request from the Oireachtas joint committee in respect of the proposed new housing provisions Bill.