What and Why?
What is a Traveller Accommodation Programme (TAP)? A Traveller Accommodation Programme (TAP) is a plan developed by local authorities to address the specific housing needs of the Traveller community. These plans, or programmes, are created in accordance with national legislation and guidelines to ensure that the right types of housing are made available to the Traveller community. Why do we need one? The goal of a TAP is to improve the quality of life for Travellers by providing safe, adequate, and culturally appropriate housing options. Cork City Council (“the Council”) have made a new TAP for 2025-2029 which aims to address the accommodation needs of Travellers who live in Cork City. This document, the sixth TAP made by the Council, has been prepared in accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, and the Guidelines issued by the Minister in December 2023. It was approved by Council and came into effect on the 20 th January 2025.
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Cork City Council | Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-2029
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