Council challenged on Traveller housing refusal

A High Court challenge has been launched against Donegal County Council’s decision to defer offering housing support to a Traveller family of seven living in a caravan without basic facilities, including running water.

The action has been brought on behalf of Brian and Eileen Ward, and their five children who are members of the Irish Travelling community. They are currently living in a caravan at Shore Front, Bundoran, Co Donegal.

The family, supported by the Child and Family Agency, which voiced concerns over their living conditions, applied to the council for social housing support.