In speaking to the media at the launch of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy 2024 – 2028 on Wednesday the 31st of July, Minister O’Gorman indicated that he is very happy to engage with the process of facilitated dialogue as proposed by the Northside Community Forum. 

The Northside Community Forum welcomes Minister O’Gorman’s commitment to engage in the process of Facilitated Dialogue as proposed by the Forum which seeks to ensure the concerns of the community of Coolock are heard, and where possible addressed, with regard to the proposed development of the former Crown Paint factory as an International Protection Applicant Service (IPAS) accommodation centre