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Joint statement from Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, Irish Traveller Movement, National Traveller Women’s Forum,  Minceirs Whiden,Exchange House Ireland, Involve, The Parish of the Travelling People,  Traveller Mediation Service, Traveller Counselling Service and National Traveller MABS:   We as Traveller organisations are outraged by the death in police custody of George Floyd and by the ongoing responses of his country’s leadership. We express […]

This week, Traveller men take to social media to speak up against domestic violence during Covid-19/Coronavirus Pandemic. The messages are by Traveller men, for men, reminding them that domestic violence, no matter the circumstance, is never OK. “It’s great to see Traveller men taking a lead on a global issue, especially during Covid-19” said Tessa […]

Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre stands in solidarity with all who are outraged by the death of George Floyd. In particular, we want to express our condolences and solidarity with his family, to members of his community in Minneapolis, Minnesota and to all who assert, as we do, that Black Lives Matter. “This should […]

Critical to mitigating COVID19 within the Traveller and Roma communities during this crisis has been the partnership approach adopted by the HSE, government departments and Traveller organisations.   The level of interdepartmental work now underway had not been seen before COVID19 and has enabled some timely and effective responses.   “This combined action around COVID19 is […]

Pavee Point and the National Traveller Women’s Forum have written to Education Minister, Joe McHugh TD to urge the Minister to ensure that cancelling the Leaving Cert will not impact negatively on Traveller and Roma students. Reports from Traveller and Roma Groups around the country is that students face considerable difficulties with emergency home schooling […]

Traveller men in North Dublin are taking advantage of this week’s 5k travel limit to raise funds for HSE Heroes – https://ie.gofundme.com/f/run-for-our-hse-heroesExercise not only keeps you physically fit but helps keep you mentally fit as well say Michael Collins, Men’s Health Worker with the Traveller Health Unit as he launches the challenge on Facebook

Traveller Community Health Workers act as liaison between the Traveller community and health service providers. During COVID-19 their work is vital in mitigating the impact of the virus. “It’s important to build up trust with the Traveller families you work with,” says Nancy Collins, “That way when it comes to a crisis like this one, […]

We appreciate how difficult funerals are for families and communities at this time but here we see some good examples of maintaining social distance during a Traveller funeral in Dublin today.  We all need to work harder at staying safe and we are working closely with the HSE, Traveller communities and organisations and  An Garda Síochána to support people […]

Statement Released: 17th April, 2020 Traveller organisations around the country are calling on Travellers to fully adhere to COVID-19 public health measures, including restrictions on funerals.  In this way people can show the deceased the respect and dignity they deserve. Both the Government and the Catholic Church have stated that only immediate family members – up […]

Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre is happy to let you know that all Travellers, currently resident in any location, will not be evicted during the COVID-19 crisis. This protects Travellers living on the side of the road or Travellers doubling up on sites. This is something Pavee Point had raised with the Minister for […]