Approved Housing Body Housing From the Annual Traveller Count (Table 3) it is evident that this housing tenure type is under- represented in Cork City Traveller accommodation, representing the accommodation type for just 3% (12) of families in comparison to 9% nationally. It is anticipated in Table 9 that there is an existing need for AHBs to accommodate a further 13 families, with a further projected need for 7 additional units to 2029. Cork City Council are currently working with CENA in relation to potential alternative accommodation for the residents of Corkeran’s Quay, Blackpool and Carrigrohane Road. This is at an early stage in the process and the location has not yet been established. The submission by CENA to the pre- draft consultation indicated their willingness to work in partnership with other AHB’s in developing Traveller appropriate accommodation. At the moment this tenure type does not feature prominently in the TAP Survey preferences. However, this is possibly a factor of Travellers not having an awareness or direct experience of this housing form due to the small numbers involved to date. There is also a suggestion that they may be concerned that their tenure would not be as secure as it would be in Council housing. As this form of tenure becomes more widespread in the future it is likely it will contribute towards delivering the preferred Traveller Group Housing Scheme tenure type, discussed below, which has traditionally been provided by Local Authorities. Traveller Group Housing Scheme Table 11 lists the existing and planned Group Housing Schemes in Cork City, including 23 existing housing units. As outlined in Table 9 there is a target for the delivery of 44 Group Housing Scheme housing units to address the existing accommodation requirement and stated preference and a further 24 future units to cater for the predicted future demand to 2029. Table 11 outlines that the Council currently has either planning permission or is considering future proposals for c. 54 - 63 Group Housing Scheme housing units. This would deliver comprehensively
upon the existing need, and substantially deliver upon the additional projected need.
As noted previously Group Housing Schemes were amongst the preferred accommodation form recorded in the TAP Survey, particularly amongst halting site respondents. However, there appears to be a disconnect between the idea of a Group Housing Scheme and the reality, with 63% of respondents currently living in GHS considered the standard of accommodation was not acceptable.
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Cork City Council | Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-2029
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