On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 2021 we are launching a comprehensive leaflet to help Travellers who may be worried about suicide and a loved one. “As Travellers we know that poor mental health and suicide is common in our community,” says Pavee Point Mental Health Worker Patrick Reilly. “Often people may not know what to do to help […]
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‘Gloke’, the poem, will be read by Martin Reilly of Pavee Point’s Men’s Health Team at this Poetry Ireland event on 10 September to celebrate Dublin 1’s vibrancy and diversity. ‘Gloke’ is the result of a process of creative collaboration with Spoken Word poet Geoff Finan and facilitated Traveller men in expressing elements of their […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre welcomes the publication of today’s Adult Literacy For Life Strategy and is happy to have taken part in the consultations on the Strategy. Improving adult literacy is important for Irish Travellers. According to the All Ireland Traveller Health Study (AITHS) Self-report of literacy varies markedly between the Traveller and general […]
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Pavee Point presented at the Irish Association of Social Workers’ (IASW) webinar Working with Traveller and Roma Families. This webinar is part of the IASW Anti-Racism Strategic Plan 2021-2023. The session, led by Tessa Collins from the Violence Against Women Programme and Gabi Muntean from the Roma Programme, aimed to: Increase awareness of anti-Traveller and Roma […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre welcomes the Government’s statement in ‘Housing For All’ that addressing Traveller accommodation needs is a priority. “We need urgent implementation of existing policy,” said Martin Collins, Co Director, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre, “And this Government needs to show it has the political will to deliver. “Traveller accommodation […]
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A podcast is an internet radio show presented using an mp3 audio files that can be listened to online by streaming, or using an app on your phone, tablet or computer. You can listen to Travellers and Roma talking about life in Ireland today. At Pavee Point audio recordings are also an important tool in […]
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Pavee Point was very happy to support Mental Health Reform Budget 2022 campaign for €85 million investment in mental health services. MHF are calling for €20 million to maintain existing services and €65 million to develop new services that will drive change in the system. As Mental Health Reform members, Pavee Point is saying that […]
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In this 2 minute video, Gabi Muntean, our Roma Programme worker speaks about the importance of this day.
read more →Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre welcomes today’s launch of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Equality Review of local authority Traveller Accommodation Programmes. “This Equality Review highlights the importance of an intercultural approach to the provision of Traveller accommodation where Traveller culture and identity is respected,” said Ronnie Fay, Co Director, Pavee Point. […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre highlighted today the urgent need for a whole of government approach to tackle racism and discrimination and build culturally appropriate services to address the Traveller mental health crisis that has been compounded by COVID-19. Pavee Point was speaking to the Oireachtas Sub Committee on Mental Health established to examine […]
read more →Pavee Point joins members of the National Roma Network in asking the Government to join in the call for an urgent, thorough, and independent investigation into the tragic death of Stanislav Tomáš, a Roma man in the Czech Republic. Jenny Liston, Roma Programme Coordinator at Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre says: All members of […]
read more →Pavee Point is now in its 16th year of participation in Dublin Pride. We celebrate LGBT+ Traveller and Roma identities. ‘Community’ is the theme for this year’s pride and we talk to Traveller Community Development Worker, Tracey Reilly about the challenges and supports within the Traveller community.
read more →On 30th of June Senator Eileen Flynn will launch Pavee Point’s video and leaflet for Traveller women on Safety and Barring Orders. The launch is online. The information outlines what steps to take and what supports are available if applying for a Safety or Barring order. Register here to attend the launch, hear speakers from […]
read more →Congratulations to 11 Traveller Health Workers completed a Maynooth University/HSE and Pavee Point Return to Learning Programme. This group had to deal with difficult #COVID19 circumstances – and also deal with internet and technology issues in the last year. Their achievement was celebrated online with participants giving moving insights and and encouragement for further programmes […]
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Pavee Point would like to thank the participants who took part in our Traveller and Roma Education forum. This forum was a follow up to the forum we held last year in the context of the COVID19 pandemic. Useful and important points were raised by the 60 or so participants and we will be working […]
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Congratulations to Ronnie Fay, Co Director Pavee Point on being awarded a Trinity College Dublin Alumni Award for 2021. This award is a wonderful recognition of the trojan work that Ronnie has done, and continues to do, in achieving full human rights for Irish Travellers and Roma in Ireland. In her speech Ronnie talks about […]
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50 Years of Activism – a Webinar On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of International Roma Day we were delighted to host a webinar with Roma MEP, Romeo Franz and Senator Eileen Flynn, hosted by Martin Collins, Pavee Point Co Director. The 40 minute webinar talks about what inspired these activists, the important successes […]
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A special performance of a traditional song from the rich storytelling history in the Traveler community. St. Patrick’s Festival are delighted to welcome a new group to the Community Arts family. For this their first year, the Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre will present a very special performance of a traditional song by some of the centres community members. The chosen songs […]
read more →#Traveller young people are standing up against racism and demanding equality. Nearly 6 out 10 Travellers are under 25 years and face higher rates of homelessness, a mental health crisis, lower life expectancy and 80% unemployment. Only 1% of Travellers go on to higher education. We need to #FightRacism and ensure all young people can grow […]
read more →An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD today thanked Traveller Primary Health Care Projects and Traveller Health Units via video, for their contribution to public health in this pandemic. The video was played at a meeting of the National Traveller Health Network, convened by Pavee Point. “Your efforts in raising awareness of public health have contributed to […]
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