Clare County Council is one of 25 local authorities across the country which has failed to meet traveller accomodation targets over a five year period.
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Figures obtained by the Irish Traveller Movement show that of the 84 units proposed by the council between 2009 and 2013, only 42 were delivered.
Local authorities must develop a plan every five years for the provision of Traveller accommodation before applying to the Department of Environment for funding to progress identified sites.
Independent Councillor Gerry Flynn is Chairman of Clare County Council's Housing and Planning Committee – he's been telling me that there is a significant cost involved in the process
