Pavee Point was among a number of groups who spoke on Traveller ethnicity at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on Wednesday 9th November 2016. This was our second time to present...
On Wednesday 2nd November ten young Traveller men on the fringes of, or currently involved, in Traveller feuds received certificates from Michael Donnellan, Head of the Irish Prison in a unique ceremony at Pavee...
Advocates, the Traveller community, policy makers and service providers took part in a national conference today to explore key steps that need to be taken to effectively address the mental health needs of the...
Pavee Point is urging no further delay in the recognition of Travellers as a minority ethnic group. This call comes following alarming statements in the Dáil this week that it might be another six...
This week-end (15th/16th October) Pavee Point met with European Commission representatives to highlight the ongoing difficult living situations of Travellers and Roma in Ireland. Ms Lina Papamichalopoulou, Head of Unit, Non-discrimination policies and Roma...
“Don’t be a fool like I was – and not go to your breast check appointment,” said Sheila Reilly, Traveller Community Health Worker and breast cancer survivor at today’s launch of Pavee Point’s new...
Pavee Point welcomes the Government’s increase in Traveller specific initiatives in Budget 2017. ‘This is a step in the right direction,” said Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point. “It is only right that Travellers start to benefit...
On October 13th we are launching a Traveller specific resource aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer. This launch coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s theme is ‘Paint it Pink.’ Find out...
Breastfeeding Improves Health for Baby and Mother Pavee Point’s Community Health Workers did a special session this week with Public Healthy Nurse Jemma Guiney on the benefits of breastfeeding to coincide with World Breastfeeding...
On the anniversary of the Carrickmines fire tragedy Martin Collins, Co Director at Pavee Point, has called for an increase in funding in this year’s budget for Traveller accommodation and a new approach to...
