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accommodation. The Traveller-Specific Transitional Housing Initiative is being proposed to offer support to these young Traveller families to move from homelessness or overcrowded accommodation to secure housing. Young Traveller families who find themselves in such circumstances will be prioritised for transitional housing and be provided with temporary, supportive housing utilising a specified number of vacant local authority (LA) housing stock while they await permanent solutions. As part of this initiative Cork City Council will seek to undertake a full assessment of overcrowded families living within standard housing as well as Traveller Specific Accommodation during the lifetime of this plan. Delivery targets for this initiative will be included within the TAP once these are known, as part of the mid-term review process. Transient Sites It is recognised that there is a requirement to provide a network of transient sites for Travellers in the context of recognising nomadism as a feature of Traveller culture, this has to be developed on a regional basis in conjunction with other Local Authorities. Table 3.7 of the CDP commits to the delivery within the plan period of a site for nomadic Travellers, on a site to be identified. However, as detailed in Section 4.7 of this report, feedback from the TAP Survey indicates limited demand for this proposal in the short term. The Council intends to initiate a further review of the need for Transient facilities in Cork City. The review will be initiated as part of the mid-term review of the TAP 2025 – 2029, in consultation with the LTACC.
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While the Council do not support unauthorised halting sites, basic welfare facilities are provided on a case-by-case basis. The Council will continue to work with residents of unauthorised sites to identify suitable alternative accommodation. Support for those Waiting for Accommodation The TAU will work with Travellers awaiting accommodation and advise them, on an ongoing basis, of HAP/RAS, CBL and Homeless Services options. Members of the TAU will support any family who requires assistance with applying for these accommodation options. There are several options available to Travellers who find themselves in crisis accommodation situations or homeless. In addition to the option set out above, the TAU and Homeless Services section of the Council will work with homeless families to assist them by utilising the Placefinder scheme. The Placefinder scheme is a scheme which is available to persons who are registered with the Council as Homeless that allows the Council to support families who wish to move into private rented accommodation by providing financial support with the deposit and first month’s rent. Traveller-Specific Transitional Housing Initiative As outlined in detail in Appendix F – the TAU recognises the unique and significant challenges faced by young Traveller families in accessing
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