July 2026 - Pavee Point

Information session from the Traveller Justice Initiative

Yesterday (July 21) our Primary Health Care team welcomed Anne Costello, of the Traveller Justice Initiative, to Pavee Point to lead an information session and discussion for Primary Health Care workers and trainees. Anne spoke of the structural and social determinants that lead to the disproportionately high number of Travellers in prison, and of the […]

Pavee Glokes on the Boyne Valley Camino

Today Pavee Point’s Men’s Health Programme walk the Boyne Valley Camino with a group Traveller men in drug and alcohol recovery. The group will hike a 25km loop around the Boyne Valley — starting and ending at St. Peter’s Church in Drogheda — to prepare them as they set off on the Camino de Santiago […]

Anti-racism and cultural awareness sessions in Dublin and Louth

A busy few days last week saw productive anti-racism and cultural awareness sessions take place in Dublin and Louth. In Dublin, Gabi Muntean, Pavee Point Roma Programme, and Winnie McDonnell, Training and Education Programme, hosted a group from Tusla at Pavee Point offices. The morning session brought strong attendance and engaging discussions among participants. Earlier […]

Slight increase in Traveller and Roma pupils sitting Leaving Certificate 2023/24

The numbers of Traveller and Roma students sitting the Leaving Certificate examinations 2023/24 show slight improvements on previous figures. Figures released last week by the Department of Education and Youth, taken from students enrolling in school year 2018/19, show that the retention of Traveller pupils to Leaving Certificate increased to 28.9%: numbering some 205 pupils—the […]

Statement on Women’s Health Action Plan 2026-2027 [Phase 3]

While Pavee Point welcomes last week’s publication of the Women’s Health Action Plan 2026-2027, and its references to diversity, we are underwhelmed by the lack of concrete commitments to Traveller and Roma women, and women from migrant and marginalised groups. Of the nine actions outlined by the plan, only two contain references to the health […]

Statement on the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Last Wednesday (July 8) the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 was passed through the final stage in the Dáil by the Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition. Pavee Point is deeply apprehensive of the exclusionary and discriminatory potential of this new legislation. The new amendments to the Housing Act 1988 further restrict eligibility for […]

Launch of ‘Making the Case for Change’ – Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) 2025 Annual Report

The 2025 Annual Report from FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) highlights the huge unmet legal need for information and advice including its Traveller Legal Service. FLAC’s Chief Executive, Eilis Barry told Justice Minister Jim O’ Callaghan, TD at the launch of the Report – Making the Case for Change – that civil legal aid is […]

Launch of Louth Traveller Crisis Response Plan

This morning Geraldine McDonnell — Pavee Point Mental Health Community Development Worker — was in Monasterboice in Louth at the launch of the Louth Traveller Crisis Response Plan. The Crisis Response Plan will give vital support to Travellers in Louth affected by sudden death, suicide and attempted suicide, addressing specific challenges faced in terms of […]

Information session with Coolmine Traveller Outreach team

Yesterday, the D17 Traveller Movement welcomed the Coolmine Traveller Outreach team to Coolock for a session on the supports available to Travellers affected by problematic drug and alcohol use. The Coolmine team shared information resources and spoke about the various programmes and family supports offered by their service. Find more info/contact on the Coolmines New […]

Beyond Gender Quotas – Addressing the Political Exclusion of Traveller Women in Ireland

Pavee Point welcomed the opportunity to attend the launch of Beyond Gender Quotas – Addressing the Political Exclusion of Traveller Women in Ireland, hosted by the National Traveller Women’s Forum today at Buswells Hotel, Dublin. The research explores the barriers that prevent Traveller women from entering politics and being represented in political decision-making. Speakers highlighted […]

Pre-Budget 2027 Forum

Pavee Point is pleased to be in attendance at the Pre-Budget 2027 Forum this afternoon at the Department of Social Protection. Pa Reilly, Coorrdinator of Pavee Point’s Mental Health Initiative, will participate in the Forum’s workshop on children and families. Pavee Point’s key ask at the Pre-Budget 2027 Forum is to call on the Government […]