02.3 Equality Review Cork City Council were invited to undertake an Equality Review of the TAP 2019-2024 in June 2019 by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). The review process examined the equality of opportunity and potential discrimination concerning Traveller-specific accommodation within Cork City Council's jurisdiction. The review focused on auditing the Council's practices and procedures in allocating Traveller-specific accommodation and the associated capital funding utilisation. This inquiry aligns w ith the Council’s obligations under the Equality Status Acts (ESA). The preparation of this TAP has considered the findings and recommendations of both the Council’s Equality Review, and the Commission’s assessment of same (ref Appendix B). Key improvements incorporated during the preparation of the TAP 2025-2029 include:
Engaging a suitably qualified urban planning consultancy to prepare this TAP. The consultancy is a full-service planning and regeneration consultancy with expertise in socio-demographic and geographic information analysis. This TAP has outlined specific housing targets for each year of the programme. These targets have been informed by detailed analysis and consultation phases. Improved survey methodologies have resulted in the highest response and engagement rate to date. Extensive collaboration has been undertaken with the Housing Directorate.
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Cork City Council | Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-2029
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