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In July 2019, two elements of Traveller culture were inscribed on Ireland’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.   This means the Government agrees to protect, promote and celebrate these living cultural heritage practices, customs, crafts and traditions. Traveller organisations got together to apply for this recognition as we feel it’s important these traditions be preserved. […]

A Co. Clare Traveller Health Needs Assessment finds a high uptake on vaccinations, screening services and access to GP services. However, some issues in Co. Clare are more magnified than reported in the All Ireland Traveller Health Study (AITHS) which was carried out ten years ago: Poor mental health Discrimination Experiences of health services Social […]

On the 2 July it was reported in the media that Dublin’s 4 Councils had put out a tender to employ private security firms in terms of Traveller evictions.  Emphasis in this tender on ‘evictions from houses/sites’ and ‘removal of caravans and mobile homes’ gives Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre serious cause for concern. […]

Pavee Point hosted the Public Health Agency, Northern Ireland today.  This Agency has established a Task Force in relation to Traveller health. “It’s fantastic to see the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency take this initiative,” said Ronnie Fay, Pavee Point Co Director, “And while we have developed a lot of expertise and good practice models […]

Racist incidents against Travellers are severely under reported, said Shane O  Curry from ENAR Ireland at a training session with Pavee Point this week.  ENAR Ireland are working with Traveller groups to raise awareness of www.iReport.ie – where people can document and record all different types of incidents of racism and discrimination including racist crime. […]

There was a great atmosphere at Dublin Pride this year – one of the biggest parades so far.  The LGBT Traveller and Roma Action Group were busy with breakfast and banner making at Pavee Point beforehand. We got our spot near the Gardaí and teachers on O’Connell Street  and after much good cheer we headed […]

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre urges the Irish Government to act on recommendations in a new Council of Europe report that outlines  challenges that still remain to improve the social and economic situation of Travellers. The report from the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities also details the significant discrimination of which […]

Traveller horse ownership significant to overall horse industry Traveller Horse Owners have a particular niche and experience within the horse industry and Traveller horse projects need to be part of the implementation of the overall Irish Sport Horse Industry Strategy, a new report states. (click on image for full report) All photos by Derek Speirs.  […]

Over €5.5 million (48%), allocated to local authorities to spend on Traveller specific accommodation in 2018 was sent back unspent, latest figures show. This continues a trend that has seen an allocated €60.5 million unspent on Traveller specific accommodation since 2000. “These figures reconfirm, if such was needed, that the present system is incapable of […]

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has urged Ireland to take action against local authorities that fail to spend money allocated for providing accommodation for Travellers. ECRI – part of the 47-nation Council of Europe – has also called upon the Irish authorities to enact new legislation on hate speech and hate crime, […]

 From Dublin, Cork , Galway, Mayo and London Traveller winners were recognised for their achievements and contributions in Education, Arts / Culture, Music, Enterprise, Youth, Sport, Intersectionality and Community at the Traveller Pride Awards today. Laura Angela Collins received the first award in the scheme for ‘Intersectionality’ for her campaign towards institutional redress related to her grandmother’s burial in a […]

Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre welcomes new indicators in ageing from the Department of Health that take account of the gap in life expectancy for Irish Travellers. A report by the Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative, launched today, acknowledges the gap in health outcomes and includes indicators that redefine Traveller ageing as 40+, recognising […]

Travellers and Traveller organisations spoke up at this year’s Social Inclusion Forum calling for the need for the Traveller Health Action Plan to be published and implemented.   While Travellers make up 1% of the population, Travellers make up 9% of the homeless population.  Unemployment is at 80% according to Census 2016. These issues need to […]

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre hosted the 1st Roma Network Forum meeting this week. Sixteen organisations, from all over the country, attended the meeting. Organisations will be involved in information sharing and strategic planning. “We’re really delighted there is such motivation and enthusiasm for this Network and we are determined to work together to […]