Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a director of housing and a team and it is his or her job to appoint somebody. I understand that there are a few places to go such as the place finder service, the housing assistance payment unit, and all of the positions that we fund. Over the past couple of years, an extra 800 staff has been allocated to local authorities to deal with housing. Certainly, we will talk to the local authorities to make sure there is someone available. I will be disappointed if there is not but I will check.

Naturally, communication is important. It is not referenced in the recommendations but certainly improving the communication of information is an obvious measure. People talk about having choice-based letting in some counties but the process does not suit many Traveller families. We must ensure that the right channels of communication are available.