LTACC Minutes

Minutes of Sligo Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee (LTACC) Meeting on Tuesday 16th May at 10am


Present:

  • Jim Molloy, Director of Services, Sligo County Council
  • Pamela Andison, Administrative Officer, Sligo County Council
  • Sean Martin, Senior Architect, Sligo County Council
  • Gary Kelly, Traveller Liaison Officer, Sligo County Council
  • Jamie Murphy, Sligo Traveller Support Group
  • Cheryl McGinley, Sligo Traveller Support Group
  • Katleen Ward, Sligo Traveller Support Group

 

1.

Welcome the two new Traveller representatives to the Committee.

 

2. Apologies:

Bernadette Maughan, Martin Baker, Paul Taylor, Roseleen O’Grady

 

3. To confirm Minutes of Meeting dated 14th February 2023

Proposed by G. Kelly
Seconded by J. Murphy

 

4. Matters Arising

None

 

5. Correspondence

None

 

6. To Note reports on Capital projects

Noted: issues with IW regarding connection to sites, Sligo County Council to lodge appeal. Glenview awaiting stage 2 approval.

 

7. Update on progress for TAP 1st July 2019-30th June 2024

TAP target for 1st July 2022 -30th June 2023 is 11 and 5 have been achieved to date, 42% of this year’s target.

 

8. Fire Safety

Noted: Extinguishers still been misused on site, discussion had regarding possible ways of securing them, but they need to be easily accessed in case of emergencies.

 

9. Cena Update

Noted: feasibility study was done with number of families, working with families to try and purchase properties.

 

10. Caravan Loan Scheme

No update, awaiting details from TAU.

 

11. HAP/RAS

Discussion took place in relation to the lack of RAS/HAP properties, caused by the number of landlords exiting the market and over inflated prices for rent. Council are working on a number of tenant in situ scheme purchases.

 

Next Meeting:  12th September 2023 at 12am

 


Meeting Date 16/05/2023