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2007 Accommodation Working Group

The Accommodation Working Group of the ITM meets approx every 6 weeks. The Working Group is the forum where ITM policies on accommodation are formulated and prioritised. Every third meeting, when possible, is a site visit, this is when the group are invited to a location anywhere in the country to meet with local residents and hold a public meeting in regard to the local accommodation situation for Travellers. The membership of the Accommodation Working Group is open to any ITM member. Membership usually consists of those working on Traveller accommodation issues around the country. The group is an invaluable forum for information sharing and support. The overarching Statement of the Working Group is:

The ITM accommodation working group acknowledges that culture is not static and is constantly changing and developing. Likewise the working group will strive to ensure that its policies and practice reflect this and recognise that Travellers are not a homogenous group but have a diverse set of needs that must be catered for e.g. Travellers with a disability. The working group will work in solidarity with a range of organisations to campaign for Travellers human right to accommodation that meets their needs.

The Accommodation Working Group Aims are:

To provide a support mechanism within the structures of the ITM for ITM members to develop short, medium and long term policies and actions at a local and national level on Traveller accommodation issues
To strengthen the capacity of local Traveller groups to ensure the implementation of national policy at a local level in a manner appropriate to the local needs
To provide a mechanism to ensure that local issues/developments inform national policy
To work collectively and in solidarity to address new and existing accommodation issues with a range of organisations
To campaign for Travellers right to good quality culturally appropriate accommodation.

For further information on the Accommodation Working Group or if you would like to become a member please contact Claire Davey on 016796577 / 0876316085

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