The government has allocated €4.3 million for traveller accommodation and support in 2015, down from €70 million in 2008. On The Pat Kenny show today, we look at the reality of living conditions for the traveller community and discuss what more can be done.

Despite calls for improved conditions, many Irish people are concerned about traveller halting sites being set up in their communities. We want to know what you think. Let us know in the poll below.

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