Important Notice
Pavee Point wishes to inform the general public that we DO NOT do any door to door or street collections. We do not collect any cash or goods, nor do we authorise anybody...
Press Release – Roma Children in Roma Families
Roma family at M50 camp, 2007 Press Release 7 Nov 2012 Roma Children in Roma Families A series of seminars organised by Pavee Point and the HSE, looking at the welfare of Roma children...
Pavee Point’s YES Campaign Video
On Saturday 10th November we have the opportunity to change our constitution in the upcoming Children’s Rights Referendum. Pavee Point is encouraging you to Vote YES on Saturday 10th November and help give our...
James McDonagh Speaks at the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Wednesday 17th October was the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty. To mark this day people gathered at the famine memorial along the quays. James McDonagh addressed the crowd and talked about the...
Pavee Point calls for action to address Traveller unemployment of 84.3%
Pavee Point welcomes the publication of the Census 2011 results today. The availability of this data is crucial for the development of evidence–based policy making in relation to Travellers. The evidence shows that the...
Budget 2013 – Time to protect marginalised groups.
Pavee Point’s pre-budget 2013 report outlines our recommendations for the upcoming budget. Travellers and Roma are among the most marginalised groups in Irish society and along with other marginalised groups have been disproportionately impacted by...
Phil Hogan Pandering to Prejudice
Pavee Point is dismayed at the comments attributed to Minister Phil Hogan in relation to the housing of the McCarthy family in Bonnettstown, Kilkenny. We believe all politicians and in particular a Minister for...
Invitation to launch of leaflet: Barring & Safety Orders – What Steps to take
Pave Points Violence against Women Programme invites you to the launch of its leaflet – ‘Barring & Safety Orders: What Steps to Take’ which provides accessible information on the legal protections available against domestic...
Pavee Point Calls for Resignation of Judge Seamus Hughes
Last week in Athlone District Court while presiding over a case with a Traveller defendant Mr. Justice Seamus Hughes is reported as stating that: “Nobody has indicated it to me, but I suspect he...
Pavee Point Calls for Resignation of Judge Seamus Hughes for his prehistoric attitudes to Travellers
Last week in Athlone District Court while presiding over a case with a Traveller defendant Mr. Justice Seamus Hughes is reported as stating that: “Nobody has indicated it to me, but I suspect he...