Assessment of need of Roma community in Ireland
What
Pavee Point are very excited to be embarking on the first Government commissioned national needs assessment of Roma in Ireland. The assessment will provide a better understanding of the experiences of the Roma community in accessing public services in Ireland.
Aims of the research
The Assessment will provide a socio-economic analysis of the situation of Roma in Ireland, using a thematic approach (education, health, housing, employment, domestic violence, child welfare, legal status and community safety) and will make recommendations across Government departments and in relation to service provision for Roma.
It is envisaged that a demographic profile will be provided of Roma in Ireland – including country of origin, family composition, age structure, regional and local areas where Roma live.
The final report will be used to feed into Government strategies.
How
- Review of literature relating to Roma in Ireland and internationally;
- Quantitative analysis of service provision for Roma communities;
- Collection of qualitative data through interviews and focus groups with over 150 Roma families;
- Consultations with other experts in the field;
Why?
In July 2014, the Report of the Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the removal of two Roma children from their families was published (the ‘Logan Report’). The report recommended that an assessment of need would be undertaken. Following this recommendation the national needs assessment of Roma was commissioned by the Department of Justice and Equality.
Who?
This research has been commissioned by the Department of Justice and Equality (DJE). DJE and Pavee Point are working collaboratively to steer the research. Pavee Point is managing the research process and a researcher and 20 peer researchers have been contracted to undertake this research. A Research Advisory Group consisting of representatives from Departments, statutory and civil society organisations, is also acting in an advisory capacity to the research.
Get involved
– Share our posters
– Spread the word about the research – let Roma families know we want to hear from them
– If you are Roma, participate as an interviewee.
– If you work with Roma and want to provide information that you think will help the research, please contact Tanya at tanya.lalor@pavee.ie
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If you would like printed versions of these posters sent to you please contact siobhan.curran@pavee.ie
See full terms of reference for the research here.