This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of Traveller and Roma women working to further the rights of their communities. An intersectional analysis and approach has been core to the work of the organization since our establishment in 1985. Traveller and Roma women have been pivotal in the work of Pavee Point […]
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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 […]
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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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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Wilzee Travellers and Roma (over 18 only) are invited to take part in a workshop with Traveller rap artist and spoken-word poet Wilzee on 19th February from 11.30am to 3.30pm (lunch included). The workshop will take place at The Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 in partnership with Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre. […]
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Pavee Point would like to extend its congratulations to Eileen Flynn on her election to the Seanad on the administrative panel. This significant event marks the second time Senator Flynn has made history, being the first Traveller, and Traveller woman elected to the upper house. This election demonstrates clear recognition of Eileen’s capacity for and […]
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Featured image by Leanne McDonagh Visual artist Leanne McDonagh welcomed the opportunity to exhibit with other Traveller artists in Bafushia, a group show at the Hugh Lane Gallery, and expressed hope that this would happen more regularly. The exhibition features work from Traveller artists Chloe McDonagh, David McDonagh, Frank McCarthy, Leanne McDonagh, Paddy Collins and […]
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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 […]
read more →Education Programme Coordinator Would you like to be involved at a key moment in education history as work begins on the implementation of the national Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES) which Pavee Point has significantly to. Are you committed to and experienced in working for human rights, particularly in education access, participation and outcomes […]
read more →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 →An Bord Pleanála are recruiting for two roles, see links below: Administrative Assistant | An Bord Pleanála Planning Inspector | An Bord Pleanála The closing date for the Administrative Assistant competition is 24th January 2025 and the closing date for the Planning Inspector competition is 31st January 2025.
read more →The Government has published a report highlighting the recent Census (2022) statistics on Roma in Ireland. Since 1993, Pavee Point has advocated for the collection of disaggregated data on the basis of ethnicity, inclusive of Travellers and Roma, within a human rights framework. We were successful in ensuring that ethnicity (inclusive of Travellers and Roma) was included […]
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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 […]
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