This morning, David Joyce, Pavee Point Co-ordinator for Further and Higher Education (HE), delivered a presentation at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) concerning Traveller and Roma access to higher education in the Irish context. This was an opportunity to discuss what an inclusive HE system might look like for Traveller and Roma learners: one that respects […]
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Author: Julie Flavin
Pavee Point welcomes the new partnership between Mary Immaculate College, Tipperary ETB, and Limerick and Clare ETB, which will provide students with an opportunity to take a Further Education pathway into primary teaching. This follows a similar partnership between Trinity College Dublin and City of Dublin ETB in nursing, which launched in January. Both initiatives […]
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To mark World Maternal Mental Health Day, Pavee Mothers and the Mental Health team facilitated a coffee morning with Pavee Point staff. The morning generated very good conversation around the stigma of mental health. It was a very informative session: where it is particularly important to have a space to have open conversations around Mental […]
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The 26th International Conference on Integrated Care was held in Birmingham in April, and focussed on the theme of ‘Integrated Care for All: Promoting Health and Wellbeing Through Diversity’. The conference sought to highlight how integrated health and social care can better serve minority or marginalised groups. Mary Brigid Collins, Co-Ordinator of the Pavee Point […]
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We were delighted to meet with John Boland of Get Up Adventures this morning in preparation for a walk on the Camino de Santiago in September. The journey will see fifteen Traveller men in drug and alcohol recovery walk together through the ancient pilgrim trail during World Suicide Prevention Day. The occasion is one of […]
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We are looking to recruit a Policy and Research Officer to support our work in advancing the human rights and social inclusion of Travellers and Roma. This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong interest in equality, human rights and social justice. The Policy & Research Officer will […]
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Last week, Pavee Point, alongside the National Traveller Women’s Forum, Involve and the Irish Traveller Movement, met at the Department of Justice to offer input on the Civil Service Traveller and Roma Placement Programme. The programme, developed under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II (2024 – 2028), aims to increase the participation and […]
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On Tuesday (Apr 28), Pavee Point’s Education Programme hosted a consultation morning with members of the Roma community to exchange perspectives on education provision for the community. This consultation focused on capturing Roma experiences in education and ensuring that Roma perspectives are meaningfully reflected in future policy and practice. It provided an opportunity to contribute […]
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Dr Rosaleen McDonagh, Traveller woman and writer, offers insights into the complex reality of gender roles, public life and the impact of racism and sexism. From the Inside “Patriarchy has no gender: it is a system of power that even those it disadvantages can internalise and, at times, reproduce.” bell hooks. The persistence […]
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A new report from UCC and the Cork Traveller Education Unit explores the experiences of Traveller students in the Irish education system. Traveller Transitions: Racialised Inequalities in Education points to ongoing challenges, including loss of supports at post-primary level, segregation, and everyday experiences of racism. It also highlights the impact these can have on young […]
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A new national study, launched this morning at Pavee Point, on the impact of substance use on Travellers, highlights disproportionate levels of drug-related harm, barriers to treatment, and poorer outcomes compared to the general population. “This research makes visible the reality for Travellers and Traveller organisations on the ground,” said John Paul Collins, Community Development […]
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On Tuesday evening Martin Collins, Co Director of Pavee Point, addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the question of Traveller accommodation: addressing housing delivery plans, the recommendations of the Expert Group on Traveller Accommodation, and meeting the urgent needs of the Traveller community. In his opening statement, Martin spoke […]
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The second in our series of infographics — ‘Stall, Pause and Use your Nuck’ — explores the social determinants of health for Travellers: factors outside the healthcare system that influence the health outcomes of Travellers. ‘Stall, Pause and Use your Nuck’ is developed by the Eastern Region Traveller Health Unit Maternal & Child Health Subgroup, […]
read more →Pavee Point was delighted to host the impactful Council of Europe exhibition ‘The Unheard 12 Million’ to mark International Traveller & Roma Day. This important exhibition, based on the recent book by Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, shares the experiences of Travellers and Roma across Europe, including Ireland, through photographs and […]
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Applications are Now Open for Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme 2026-2029. The BIA scheme will provide 2,000 eligible artists with a weekly payment of €325 per week for three years. The application portal opened on Wednesday 15th April and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 12th May and can be accessed here – BIA […]
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Pavee Point were pleased to attend the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) Sector Forum on Tuesday afternoon, hosted by the Department of Justice. At the Forum, we received updates on policy and legislative developments from Minister Jim O’Callaghan. We also heard how DSGBV is being incorporated into the National Strategy on Women and Girls […]
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To mark International Roma and Traveller Day 2026, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre is delighted to invite you to ‘The Unheard 12 Million’: a photography exhibition documenting the stories and resilience of Roma and Traveller communities living on the margins in European member states. Exhibition: ‘The Unheard 12 Million’ Date: Monday 13 April – […]
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Last week the Children’s Right Alliance (CRA) published their annual ‘report card’: grading the Government’s achievements for the previous year in areas that affect children and young people. ‘Report Card 2026’ is the eighteenth edition in the series, and the first for the current Fianna Fáil and Fine Geal leadership and their ‘Programme for Government […]
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Join us for Traveller and Roma Men’s Health Day, our annual day of activity where Traveller and Roma men can get together and take positive action in relation to health. Let’s look after ourselves and each other: one step at a time. Anyone can participate in activities on the day, but registration is required for […]
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Last Thursday, the National Traveller and Roma Forum came together for its second annual meeting in Dublin. Hosted by National Traveller and Roma organisations and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, the meeting was an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss progress regarding the implementation of the National Traveller Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) at local […]
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