Taoiseach pledges action on Travellers in Galway living in freezing conditions

The Taoiseach has pledged action on the issue of Travellers in Galway living in freezing conditions. 

It's after Deputy Eamon O' Cuiv highlighted restrictions on a new caravan loan scheme introduced by the Government. 

He argued it's unacceptable that the scheme only covers 75 caravans in the entire country - and slammed the Government for its "petty-mindedness". 

Deputy O' Cuiv outlined how in Galway, 24 replacement caravans are urgently needed - but approval was only given for four. 

He says as the temperature plummets, many Travellers are living in freezing caravans and mobile homes that are decades old.