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 […]
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The Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH) hosted a Traveller poetry event this week to highlight the access opportunities for Travellers and other minorities to access 3rd level universities. There were a host of Traveller writers there on the day including Helen Hutchinson, Johnny Collins, Julie O’Leary O’Reilly, Shane Collins, Caitlyn O’Reilly, Nora Reilly […]
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Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre was delighted to host the launch of the 2nd edition of Helen Hutchinson’s Poetry Collection – ‘From the Dirt Lane Back to the Open Roads’. Helen spoke, at the launch, of how her poetry tells the story, not only of her family – but also of the Traveller community […]
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This morning, marking International Women’s Day, Pavee Point and the National Traveller Women’s Forum held a ‘Listening Exercise’ aimed at hearing Traveller and Roma women’s experiences of health services in Ireland. This will inform the development of the Department of Health’s new Women’s Health Action Plan. Almost 40 Traveller and Roma women attended. We asked […]
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Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Older People and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with special responsibility for Housing” The Irish Traveller Movement (ITM), the National Traveller Women’s Forum and Pavee Point express deep disappointment and concern over the prolonged delay in appointing a Minister of […]
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This morning the Children’s Rights Alliance (CRA) published their annual report card which grades the Government on whether it delivered on its commitment in the now completed Programme for Government. The Government received a C+ in Traveller and Roma Education, an increase from D+ in 2024. Speaking at the launch of the Report Card 2025 […]
read more →Coolock Primary Health Care for Travellers Project (PHCTP): 2 Vacancies (12 hours) for Traveller Community Health Workers About us: Coolock Primary Health Care for Travellers Project (PHCTP) is recruiting 2 part-time Traveller Community Health Workers (12 hours). This post will be based in Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre but managed by Coolock PHCTP, a […]
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Met Éireann has declared a Red Weather alert for all counties tomorrow, Friday 24 January, due to Storm Éowyn, which has been predicted to be extremely dangerous and a direct threat to safety. All schools, early learning and childcare settings and further and higher education institutions will close on Friday. Employers have been advised to facilitate working from home; with […]
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Looking to start an undergraduate course in Higher Education? The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes these applications, and you have until the 1st February 2025 to apply. Online applications cost €45. Further information on fees and closing dates can be found here. Before you apply: Read the 2025 CAO Handbook Read the important changes to […]
read more →We are closed from 20th December until 6th January. We wish you a peaceful break and will see you in the New Year. From all at Pavee Point
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We are sending best wishes to Traveller and Roma families all over Ireland, especially those in overcrowded settings and still without basic facilities. In 2024, we have seen strides made in terms of policy development, namely the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS, 2024-2030), the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES, 2024-2030), and the […]
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Pavee Point currently has vacancies for two positions – Coordinator, Pavee Point Drug & Alcohol Programme. Please see job description. Application deadline – 3rd January 2025 Information Officer Please see job description. Application deadline – 3rd January 2025 Application is by Pavee Point Application Form – Please see here. For further information please email – […]
read more →Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre calls for calm, unity and solidarity after an alleged incident that took place in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, in the last few days. We urge people to be cautious about speculating and spreading information online on what is an ongoing investigation. Gardaí need to be allowed time to thoroughly investigate […]
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To whom it may concern, We are writing to you as a National Traveller Organisation who has been working to challenge racism and promote Traveller and Roma inclusion in Ireland since 1985. This weekend Pavee Point, alongside other NGOs, will participate in the National Demonstration – One Year of Israel’s Gaza Genocide on Saturday 5th […]
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In January 2024, Sheila Reilly, who had been working as a Traveller Community Health Worker in the Primary Health Care Project for almost thirty years, passed away. Sheila was a huge part of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre. She was committed to bringing positive change for Travellers and never faltered in her dedication. She […]
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WATCH: Pavee Point Holds its 10th National Traveller and Roma Men’s Health Day
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Visit drugs.ie for more up to date information, or contact: Thomas McCarthy, Co-ordinator, Drug & Alcohol Programme Email: thomas.mccarthy@pavee.ie John Paul Collins, Community Development Worker Email: Johnpaul.collins@pavee.ie Tel: 01 8780255 extension 128
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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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