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Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaĺ Cork City Council Housing COMHAIRLE CATHRACH CHORCAĺ CORK CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 ‐ 2018 Page 1 CONTENTS Foreword Chapter One Background and Context of the Traveller Accommodation Programme 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Policy Statement 1.3 Statement Strategy Chapter Two Progress During the Period 2009 to 2013 2.1 General Traveller Welfare 2.2 Defined Accommodation Types 2.3 Caravan Loans and Emergency Caravan Replacement 2.4 Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee 2.5 Traveller Inter Agency Group Chapter Three Assessing Traveller Accommodation Needs 3.1 General 3.2 Basis of Assessment 3.3 Assessment of Traveller Accommodation Needs 3.4 Accommodation Needs Chapter Four Strategies and Implementation Measures 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Housing Provision and Support 4.3 Social Inclusion 4.4 Promoting Working Relationships 4.5 Horse Forum Chapter Five Conclusion Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 ‐ 2018 Page 2 Foreword The Traveller Accommodation Programme is a 5-year plan. This is Cork City Council’s fourth Traveller Accommodation Programme, replacing the 2009 – 2013 Programme which expired on the 31st of December 2013. Under Section 10 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, Cork City Council is required to prepare an Accommodation Programme for a 5-year period, beginning on a date specified by the Minister and thereafter in respect of each succeeding 5 years or each such shorter period as the Minister may direct. Accordingly, the Minister has directed that the next Accommodation Programme should be for a period of 5 years. The new Programme will run for the period 1st of January, 2014 to 31st of December 2018. Cork City Council is facing into extremely challenging times as a public service provider and this is reflected in meeting Traveller Accommodation needs. The current budgetary and financial constraints are impacting on Capital and Revenue Programmes, across the public sector. The Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 – 2018 will present Cork City Council with significant challenges to meet the needs of Traveller specific accommodation. Since the adoption of the previous Traveller Accommodation Programme in 2009, the funding available for Housing Capital Programmes has declined significantly. The national allocation available for Traveller specific Capital projects in 2009 was €32m. In 2012 this was reduced to €5.67m and in 2013 this figure was further reduced to €4m. As a direct consequence of these significant reductions, expectations will have to be realistic in the drafting and implementation of the plan. Cork City Council will have to ensure maximum efficiency and value for money in its attempts to meet Traveller specific accommodation needs over the duration of the five year Programme. Cork City Council will pursue all avenues of funding in the implementation of its Traveller Accommodation Programme. The input and co-operation of key stakeholders will be key to meeting the significant challenges over the duration of the 5 year Programme. Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 ‐ 2018 Page 3 Chapter One BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT OF THE TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROGRAMME 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 In 1998 the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act was enacted. The Act was designed to support a legislative framework to facilitate the Government’s commitment to Travellers as documented in An Action Programme for the Millennium and Partnership 2000 for Inclusion, Employment and Competitiveness. Under the terms of this Act, Cork City Council (then Cork Corporation) was required to prepare a five-year Traveller Accommodation Programme. This Programme covered the period 1st January 2000 to 31st December 2004. It was prepared for the Local Traveller Accommodation Committee and approved by the City Council on 14th January 2000. A second Programme was prepared and approved for the period 2005 to 2008 while the third Programme covered the period 2009 to 2013. 1.1.2 Under the terms of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 it is required that Local Authorities take reasonable steps to secure the implementation of these Programmes for their functional areas. In addition, the Act stipulates that these Programmes must be subject to periodic review. Refer also to paragraph 4.2.9 1.1.3 To assist with the preparation and implementation of these Programmes the Act provides for a notification and consultation process. This process operates in the first instance at public level. It offers an opportunity to participate in the Programme formulation and provides a forum for commenting on draft Programmes. The second level at which the process is facilitated is at that of City Council level. At this level the Act provides for the establishment of local consultative committees while at the third level, namely national, it requires that a statutory body be established. Under section 19 (1) of the Act the Minister shall appoint a committee to be known as the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee to advise the Minister in relation to any general matters concerning accommodation for travellers and any matter referred to it by the Minister. 1.2 Policy Statement In accordance with Section 10 (2) (c) of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 it is the policy of Cork City Council to provide Traveller Specific accommodation, standard housing and access to voluntary & private rented sector accommodation to meet the accommodation needs of Travellers living in the Cork City Council administrative boundary. This is in accordance with the assessment of need carried out under the provision of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998. In addition to local policy, this Programme will have due regard to the relevant national policies, taking into consideration any requirements as set out by legislation, Departmental guidelines and Circulars. 1.3. Statement Strategy Cork City Council is the implementing authority for Cork City for the Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 – 2018. The Traveller Accommodation Unit within the Housing and Community Directorate has been designated to deal with all matters arising from the implementation of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998. Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 ‐ 2018 Page 4 This section is responsible for ensuring that all parties concerned with Traveller accommodation are kept informed with regard to the development of proposals for permanent Traveller specific accommodation in this Programme. This Programme will address the need to maximise usage of existing resources including occupancy of existing accommodation, management and maintenance of existing Traveller specific accommodation and establishing structures to encourage greater resident participation in building active and inclusive communities. Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 ‐ 2018 Page 5 Chapter Two PROGRESS DURING THE PERIOD 2009 TO 2013 2.1 General Traveller Welfare 2.1.1 The 2000 to 2004; 2005 to 2008 and the 2009 to 2013 Programmes considered the issues relevant to provision of Traveller accommodation in the Cork City area within the context of the broader environment of Traveller health, education, discrimination and employment. The plan acknowledged the intrinsic linkages between each of these elements and dealt comprehensively with each aspect. 2.1.2 The analysis, policy and initiatives set out in the previous plan in relation to health, education and discrimination remain valid in the continuum of the new plan. Whilst recognising that the primary responsibility for these aspects rested with other relevant agencies, the previous Plans nonetheless recommended a holistic and integrative approach in which Cork City Council would be fully involved and supportive. 2.1.3. During the period of the three previous plans Cork City Council, through its officials, has been proactive and reactive to the overall needs of the Traveller community. Through its commitment to the Traveller Inter Agency Working Group it has developed strong links with the other relevant agencies and fostered a cooperative and constructive approach to issues and needs that have arisen in the aspects of Traveller welfare that are ancillary to the accommodation needs. 2.2 Defined Accommodation Types 2.2.1 The previous three Programmes identified the following accommodation types: Standard Housing: In the context of the Plan, this is defined as a house within a housing scheme owned by, built by or for Cork City Council. These houses would generally be within the urban functional area of Cork City, or if not, then immediately adjacent to it. Private Rented Housing: Private rented accommodation would cover a number of options available to members of the Travelling community. Renting in the private market with the potential to qualify for a rental allowance is one option. An alternative option would be to apply for The Rental Accommodation Scheme. This scheme specifically targets those in receipt of rental supplementary welfare from the Department of Social Protection for a period of 18 months or more. Such persons may be deemed to have a long-term housing need and be invited for interview to assess their eligibility to enter the scheme. A further option would be to access the Voluntary Housing sector, as a means of accommodation type. Group Housing: This would refer to a small development or scheme of houses constructed specifically for Travellers. Generally a group of families would be identified prior to construction. The group could be related families or alternatively
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