It’s been 10 years since Ireland voted yes in the #MarriageEquality referendum. Pavee Point openly supported a Yes vote; we believe in human rights for all, not just some. What’s more, intersectionality has been core to our work since the organisation’s inception. We stand in solidarity with LGBT+ Travellers, Roma, other minoritised and racialised people, […]
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Pavee Point was delighted to attend the Annual Congress at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), UK. Mary Brigid Collins, Primary Health Care Co-ordinator at Pavee Point was honoured to give the 25th Annual Mary Seacole Lecture, which this year focused on the health inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. The Mary […]
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Pavee Point abhors all instances of animal cruelty, including those shown in recent footage from Clonmel. We urge the public to report animal cruelty videos online to the Gardai and the ISPCA for proper investigation. We understand the Gardaí are in the process of investigating and verifying the accuracy of the time and date cited […]
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Pavee Point welcomed a new report yesterday which provides a unique perspective on Traveller and Roma students and their experiences of higher education. The report builds on previous research, suggesting that Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education. The Community Needs Analysis (CNA) was conducted by College Connect, […]
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‘Romani Zor’ brought together organisations working responsively to improve outcomes for Roma communities Today, Thursday, 10th April, 2025, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre (‘Pavee Point’), held a national event to celebrate community work with Roma in Ireland, including the organisation’s work with Ukrainian Roma refugees. The event, which took place the week of International […]
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Pavee Point was delighted to mark the organisation’s fortieth year of working for Traveller and Roma rights and equality by taking part in Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. “This our fourth time taking part in the parade, and is our biggest yet,” said Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point, “The parade is a celebration of cultural […]
read more →Thursday, 27th February, 2025, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomes a report from the Council of Europe published today which outlines areas of improvement for the Irish Government to act to further progress the social and economic situation of Travellers and Roma. The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) report notes […]
read more →Pavee Point Response to Human Rights Commissioner’s recommendations on Travellers and Roma Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 The Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, released today three Memoranda examining the human rights situation of Roma and Traveller communities in Finland, Ireland and Slovakia. Mr O’Flaherty visited Ireland in October 2024 as part of his priority work […]
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Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre hosted a Traveller arts conference yesterday to reflect on exciting times for Travellers and arts and culture in Ireland. Recent years have seen a developing momentum in this area and there are many positive things happening around the country. This event, in partnership with The Arts Council, aimed to […]
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On this day, 6th January, 1985, the Dublin Traveller Education and Development Group (DTEDG) met for the first time on a snowy morning in Meath Street. This group later became Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre. Ronnie Fay and John O’Connell reached out to Travellers and invited them to take part in the course. From […]
read more →🎥WATCH: for 30 years, partnership between the Health Service Executive, services, Travellers organisations, and Primary Health Care for Travellers projects has been vital in addressing Traveller health inequalities. More is needed to sustain projects going forward, including robust implementation and resourcing of the National Traveller Health Action Plan (NTHAP, 2022), better terms and conditions for […]
read more →Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre condemns the circulation of a song that has recently gone viral about Longford town and Traveller feuding. “Not only does the song perpetuate a racist stereotype that Travellers are inherently violent, it uses racist slurs too. Perpetrating stereotypes of Travellers as aggressive and inherently violent is incredibly harmful, and […]
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On Tuesday, 8th October, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, along with hundreds of Travellers and Traveller organisations, attended a pilgrimage to Knock to remember Traveller women, men and children who have died by suicide. This pilgrimage formed part of the ‘Traveller Road to Hope and Change’ (Pavees Tomar Tobar a Nuck) campaign, organised by […]
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Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre was delighted to host Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, during his visit to Dublin this week. “The Commissioner has championed Travellers and Roma rights throughout his career, long before taking up his post at the Council of Europe. So, we are very pleased […]
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Last week, Pavee Point attended the 17th European Platform for Traveller and Roma Inclusion organised by the European Commission. This year’s theme focused on Traveller and Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation in Territorial Planning and Development. Martin Collins, Co-Director, facilitated a workshop on the important role of independent and autonomous Traveller and Roma organisations in […]
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What does Budget 2025 mean for Travellers and Roma? No funding for the National Traveller Health Action Plan (NTHAP) in Budget 2025 is “disheartening” given the Department of Health’s announcement of “a record” health budget, says Pavee Point Co-Directors. In light of the publication of Budget 2025, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomes increased […]
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Press Statement: Incitement to Violence or Hatred Bill 23rd September 2024 Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre regrets the government decision, announced this weekend, to abandon new and long awaited hate speech legislation. “We feel let down and disappointed,” said Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point, “While it’s important the government go ahead with Hate […]
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The second National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) published today aims to create an Ireland which is safe, fair and inclusive for Travellers and Roma Today, Wednesday 31st July, 2024, 1pm, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomed the publication of the second National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) 2024-2028 by […]
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Stephanie McDermott and Vanessa Paszkowska attended the 17th Meeting of the Council of Europe Dialogue with Roma and Traveller Civil Society ‘Teaching Roma and Traveller History’. The emphasise of the meeting was Roma Holocaust Remembrance, Recognition and Education. Welcomes and overview were chaired by Jeroen Schokkenbroek, Director, Directorate of Equal Rights and Dignity, Council of […]
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