Census 2021 should have a properly explained ethnic equality question with a developed list of categories to choose from, recommends Pavee Point in its submission to the Central Statistics Office on future Census. This revised question builds on the existing question on ‘cultural background’. This question has been shown to be largely robust and stood […]
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Month: October 2017
Early in 2017, we were approached by a young Traveller man living in Finglas. Michael Collins of Avila Park, Finglas was just finishing his own studies and was looking at some business ideas. What could be done to reintroduce tinsmithing skills to the Traveller community? And in what way could the craft be made a […]
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Pavee Point welcomes the hard evidence in Census 2016 figures released today of the continuing inequalities faced by Irish Travellers. “These inequalities cannot continue to be ignored,” said Ronnie Fay, Co Director Pavee Point. “These figures show the huge gaps that continue to exist in Traveller health, education, employment and accommodation.” “Travellers are dying 6 […]
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Photo: Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government “Budget 2018 does not do enough to resolve the Traveller accommodation crisis,” said Martin Collins, Pavee Point Director today. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy yesterday announced a €3 million increase in the annual budget for Traveller accommodation bringing it up to €12 million in 2018. Minister […]
read more →We know there is a mental health crisis within the Traveller community. Sadly this often ends in suicide – as the suicide rate in the Traveller community is 7 times more Looking after your mental health is a major issue for Travellers. That’s why today our mental health event took in the 3 things needed […]
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In Budget 2018 we are looking for reinvestment in Traveller inclusion to pre-recession levels – particularly in accommodation and health. And we need increased funding for the implementation of the recently published National Traveller Roma and Inclusion Strategy. According to investment newsletters, funding for Traveller inclusion was decimated during austerity with 86% cuts in education […]
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Pavee Point is delighted to announce that our Vaccination Awareness Initiative has been shortlisted for EU Health Award for NGOs 2017. This award recognises the valuable contribution of NGOs in contributing to high standards of public health in the European Union through vaccination. Pavee Point’s initiative was undertaken by our Traveller Primary Health Care Workers who provide a vital […]
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