Comment

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 56031

Received: 12/07/2013

Respondent: Mr Neville O'Keeffe

Representation Summary:

The photos used are a misrepresentation of the truth.
The caravans are touring vans and not year round residential vans used by the majority of Gypsy and Travellers. Photos also fail to show any towing trucks, pick-ups, transits or the wear and tear to the land that are part and parcel of such sites.

Full text:

Thank you for the e-mail, unfortunately I'm unable to attend.
However I'd like to raise one point as I think you are not helping your cause.
The photos used on the brochure of the proposed Gypsy and Travellers sites are I suggest a misrepresentation of the truth.
The caravans are touring vans and not year round residential vans used by the majority of Gypsy and Travellers.
The photos failed to show any of the towing trucks, pickups, transits or the wear and tear to the land that are part and parcel of such sites.
May be you would like to comment on this at the meeting.