Traveller Accommodation
Mayo County Council works with Approved Housing Bodies (AHB’s) in meeting the housing needs of the Traveller community in Mayo.
The Council employs two Traveller Accomodation Liaison Officers and two Social Workers who are available to assist Travellers in relation to their housing needs.
Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025 – 2029
In accordance with the provision of Section 9 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 Mayo County Council hereby gives notice that it has prepared a Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme for the period 2025 – 2029 to replace the existing Traveller Accommodation Programme 2019 – 2024, which expires on 31st December 2024.
A copy of the Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-2029 will be available for inspection during public opening hours at:
- Mayo County Council, Housing Section, Áras an Chontae The Mall, Castlebar, F23WF90
- Mayo County Council, Civic Office, Altamont St, Westport. F28W248
- Mayo County Council, Civic Office, Arran Place, Ballina, F26E5D7
- Mayo County Council, Civic Office, Kilmaine Road, Ballinrobe. F31RR96
- Mayo County Council, Civic Office, Kilcolman Rd, Claremorris, F12P383
- Mayo County Council, Civic Office, Station Road, Swinford, F12V126
- Mayo County Council Office, American St, Belmullet, F26W5HO;
- Branch Libraries in Achill, Ballina, Ballinrobe, Ballyhaunis, Belmullet, Castlebar, Charlestown, Clare Island, Claremorris, Crossmolina, Foxford, Kiltimagh, Louisburgh,Swinford and Westport
Or at the link below:
For a period of Two Months from the date of this Notice up to 5.00 p.m. on Monday 9th September 2024.
Submissions in writing to:
Ms. Olivia Gallagher, Senior Executive Officer,
Mayo County Council, College House, Station Rd., Swinford F12V126
or emailed to travelleraccommodationunit@mayococo.ie not later than Monday 9th September 2024.
Regard will be had to any submissions received in relation to the Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-2029 within the prescribed period.
Mr. Tom Gilligan,
Director of Services,
Housing, Roads and Services Development.
8th July 2024