Vandalism and arson destroy 10 Traveller homes

TEN Traveller homes that were part of Clare County Council’s €20 million spend over 10 years on Traveller accommodation have been destroyed by arson and vandalism, it has emerged.

The findings were revealed in a report on the costs of Traveller accommodation, which is due to be put before council members on Monday. Last month, it was confirmed that the council was €450,000 over budget on Traveller issues in 2011.

In her report, Bernadette Kinsella, the director for housing said the €20m included the building of 48 houses, two apartments and 13 serviced bay units.