Launch of CENA

Pilot Projects

Jack Keyes22nd September 2015

Context

Task Force Report 1995, Housing (T Specific) 1998, NTACC, LTACCs, NTMAC, Sustainable Communities, Social Housing Strategy etc.

Need to accelerate the provision of culturally appropriate accomodation for Travellers

Some successes, too many failures in the past

Formation of Cena and procurement – Spring 2015

MCOH Architects engaged as project managers

TEAM

MCOH : Patrick OHora (Principal), Jackie Carroll,

Project Leader : Jack Keyes Particular Strengths - professional

experience, knowledge, communication, commitment to the project, understanding of Traveller culture

Principles and Values

Partnership Participation Efficiency/Effectiveness Innovation Social Justice Traveller Leadership Ongoing Learning

Key Partners

Local Authorities DEHLG ITM and Traveller Support Groups ICSH and Housing Associations Other Government Depts/ Local

Development Sector/ C and V Sector/ State Agencies

Political System

Process

Establishment of sustainable and effective approach working with ITM/ Cena

11 applicant local authorities Comprehensive analysis of proposals Site visits Evaluation and recommendations Process recorded

Progress

Galway City (Halting Site) and Offaly CoCo (Group Housing) chosen

Criteria used1. LA track record/ willingness to engage2. Existing Collective Traveller Voice3. Efficient use of resources4. Site availability/ suitability5. Traveller accomodation need/

miscelleneous

Approach and Methodology Stage2

Overall work program agreed Procurement of consultants / design

team Tender documentation and

advertisement Tender award recommendation Rigorous monitoring to completion in

2017 Project review to CENA

Observations

Most Las very willing to progress schemes

Political/resident opposition often a barrier

DEHLG support Homelessness a dominant issue LTACCs and TAPs Improving economy – need to invest

early in process to reduce long term costs

Our Project Mission includes

“The central involvement of Travellers in the development of their own accomodation is a key recommendation …the new Traveller specific housing body will develop models of innovation and best practice in the design, delivery and management of Traveller accomodation (Grainne OToole – feasibility study)