Pavee Point Insists Local Authority Needs ‘Proper Consultation’ With Travellers

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The Co-Director of Pavee Point insists Clare County Council needs to engage in a proper consultation process with the travelling community.

It comes as concerns continue across the county regarding illegal encampments, which local councillors claim are now county wide.

The local authority as set up a Tenancy Enforcement Team in recent times, which addresses in illegal encampments as part of its role.

The Council is also insisting that it has invested significant sums in Traveller specific accommodation, claiming that it has spent over 1 million euro on housing for travellers in County Clare last year.

Co-Director of Pavee Point, Martin Collins, believes an alternative approach is needed.