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Journal TitleLAN local authority news
Article TitleMinister Coveneny's address to Seanad Eireann on the report on the Programme to Review and Enhance Fire Safety in Local Authority provided Traveller Accommodation
AuthorCoveney, Simon
Volume35
Issue(5)
Page(s)pp34-36
Date2016
Contentphotos, text
OrganisationDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government; Pavee Point; Irish Traveller Movement; National Traveller Women's Forum
Note(s)This article has the entire text of Minister Coveney's speech to Seanad Eireann on the programme to enhance fire safety for Traveller accommodation in the wake of the death of 10 Travellers in a fire in Carrickmines. Local Authorities have now evaluated fire safety in 95% of Traveller Accommodation Units and commenced upgrades of safety systems.
Subject(s)Irish Travellers ; halting sites ; local government ; fire safety ; fire regulations ; fires ; renovation ; fatalities ; emergency management ; community organisations ; standards ; housing associations ; training ; housing policy ; government policy ; health and safety legislation ; statistics ; electricity ; funding ; finance
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