Health Archives - Pavee Point

National Conversation on Inclusion Health Research

On Tuesday (22 Sept), members of Pavee Point’s Health and Mental Health Programmes attended the Health Research Board’s National Conversation on Inclusion Health Research. The day-long conference was an opportunity to contribute Pavee Point’s perspectives on the barriers and enablers to inclusive health research, and what meaningful future investment should look like. Over the last […]

CSO presentation to National Traveller Health Network

As part of our 30-year partnership with the Central Statistics Office (CSO), a presentation was made to the National Traveller Health Network (NTHN) on Census 2027. During the session, we discussed the need to adapt our approaches to ensure maximum participation of Travellers and Roma in the upcoming census. Census 2027 will take place over […]

New information resource: Palliative care for Travellers

This morning, and from following Palliative Care Week, Pavee Point Primary Health Care for Travellers Project, in partnership with the All-Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC), launched a new Palliative Care Leaflet during a meeting of the National Traveller Health Network. The launch was led by the PHCTP team alongside AIIHPC CEO, Melanie […]

Traveller Road to Hope & Change in the Department of Health

Point’s Health team were in the Department of Health on Tuesday afternoon (15 Sept) for an event in support of the Traveller Road to Hope & Change Campaign 2026. The campaign launched on World Suicide Prevention Day and will run until October 10th – National Traveller Mental Health Day. Over the next month some 46 […]

Kildare Traveller Action celebrates Recovery Month

Pavee Point’s Mental Health Programme were delighted to join Kildare Traveller Action on Tuesday morning (15 Sept) in celebration of Recovery Month. The theme for Recovery Month this year is: ‘Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person. Every Family. Every Community.’ The morning was an opportunity to hear stories and journeys of recovery from Travellers, and […]

Launch of Traveller Road to Hope & Change campaign

On the 10th of September, World Suicide Prevention Day, Exchange House Ireland, Pavee Point and the Traveller Counselling Service, in partnership with the National Traveller Mental Health Network (NTMHN), launched the Traveller Road to Hope & Change 2026 campaign in the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork. Between today and National Traveller Mental Health Day (October […]

Recovery Walk in Dublin

Tome Pavees – Aswuirt – Mislie’n a Tober (Strong Travellers – Rising – Going the Road) The Recovery Walk took place in Dublin on Saturday (Sept 6) to celebrate recovery from addiction as part of Recovery Month. It was great to meet with colleagues and support one another. Pavee Point will host our own Pavees […]

HSE Integrated Healthcare Conference 2026

Today (Sept 03), the Primary Health Care Team is attending the HSE Integrated Healthcare Conference 2026, hosted as an official Associated Event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The team’s poster was selected for display at today’s event, showcasing the essential impact of Primary Health Care for Travellers Projects. The […]

Briefing with the Minister for Health

Pavee Point were pleased to welcome the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill back to Pavee Point last week to brief her on our work and discuss current challenges and opportunities in relation to Traveller & Roma health. At the meeting we discussed the need for effective implementation and resourcing of the National Traveller Health […]

Community Platform Pre Budget 2027 Submission

Ahead of Budget 2027, Pavee Point was delighted to contribute to the annual pre-Budget submission by the Community Platform. The submission calls on the Government to take ownership of their legacy and to adequately address poverty, social exclusion and inequality. Racism and exclusion, housing and homelessness, and quality employment represent urgent budgetary vulnerabilities for Travellers […]

Rights & Entitlement of Older People

On Tuesday (August 26) the Primary Health Care team attended an information session hosted by the Dublin North West Partnership on the rights and entitlements of older persons. The team gathered valuable insights to strengthen their fieldwork and advocacy. This knowledge is critical, as Traveller ageing has been redefined to begin at 40, reflecting the […]

Project exchange with Mayo Traveller Movement

Pavee Point’s Primary Health Care team were delighted to visit Mayo Traveller Movement for a project exchange on Thursday and Friday of last week. The team took the opportunity to visit Knock, together with the Tobernalt Holy Well, to take a moment to remember those lost and to keep in mind for Pavee Beoirs to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fine tuning for the Camino on Waterford Greenway

Last Friday the four seasons were had as Pavee Point’s Men Health Programme completed a 50km cycle on the Waterford Greenway between Waterford City and Dungarvan. Organised by Exchange House, and as part of Men’s Health Week, the same group who will embark on a Camino trek this September took to two-wheels in order to […]

Final Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use

This morning Pavee Point was pleased to be in attendance at the release of the Final Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use. We applaud the Committee for its recommendation that the possession of drugs for personal use should be decriminalised, and further applaud the Committee for recommendations that move treatment for substance […]