Nurul, Author at Pavee Point

Travelling Through the Generations Showcase

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh A unique ‘drop in’ showcase too place, in the EU Commission Offices, Dawson Street, as part of the EU Year for Intergenerational Solidarity. The showcase was launched by Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, the legendary GAA commentator and attended by many people. The life of Irish Travellers has changed hugely within a couple of […]

New Pavee Point Report: Roma Communities in Ireland and Child Protection Considerations.

A series of seminars organised by Pavee Point and the HSE, looking at the welfare of Roma children living in Ireland, have exposed serious child protection concerns for Roma children. Many of these children are from families who are not entitled to any state supports and are living in poverty. As the former commissioner for human […]

Pavee Point’s YES Campaign Video

On Saturday 10th November we have the opportunity to change our constitution in the upcoming Children’s Rights Referendum. Pavee Point is encouraging you to Vote YES on Saturday 10th November and help give our children a voice. Click here to view our short video clip

James McDonagh Speaks at the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Wednesday 17th October was the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty. To mark this day people gathered at the famine memorial along the quays. James McDonagh addressed the crowd and talked about the racism that Travellers and Roma experience in Ireland. He emphasised how the issue of racism cannot be separated from the poverty […]

Pavee Point calls for action to address Traveller unemployment of 84.3%

Pavee Point welcomes the publication of the Census 2011 results today. The availability of this data is crucial for the development of evidence–based policy making in relation to Travellers. The evidence shows that the unemployment rate for Travellers has risen to a shocking rate of 84.3%. This has risen from a rate of 74.9% in […]

Budget 2013 – Time to protect marginalised groups.

Pavee Point’s pre-budget 2013 report outlines our recommendations for the upcoming budget. Travellers and Roma are among the most marginalised groups in Irish society and along with other marginalised groups have been disproportionately impacted by austerity measures. In this context, Pavee Point’s priority for the next budget is ensuring adequate incomes of the poorest individuals and families, along […]

Phil Hogan Pandering to Prejudice

Pavee Point is dismayed at the comments attributed to Minister Phil Hogan in relation to the housing of the McCarthy family in Bonnettstown, Kilkenny. We believe all politicians and in particular a Minister for the Environment who is responsible for housing and accommodation, including for Travellers, need to show leadership and not to pander to […]