Traveller sites tend to be associated with increased levels of crime, violence, anti-social behaviour, illegal dumping and burning.
That's according to the County and City Management Association, which represents local authorities.
It'll tell an Oireachtas committee today these issues may be behind objections to more Traveller accommodation.
Fianna Fáil TD Eamon Ó Cuiv chairs the committee - he says the comments are unfair.
Baltinglass Basketball & Wicklow Town Athletics Club Land Share Of €60,000 Fund
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Wicklow Sports Clubs Invited to Apply For Funding Support
The Texaco Fund Launched in Greystones.
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More than 90,000 public service workers nationwide start industrial action over pay and the cost of living. A public sector-wide strike is planned for 14 October.
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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder lends Wicklow band Florence Road his guitars after gear stolen in LA
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Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
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