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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 24, 2020

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor D. Richardson

"Can the Chief Executive give an update on grants available to buy mobile home for Traveller Accommodation Program?"

REPLY:

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government is currently reviewing the Caravan Loan Scheme nationally with a view to changing the way in which funding is allocated and the how the scheme is operated. A consultation process with local authorities is currently underway and we await the outcome in relation to the new guidelines for the scheme.