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'I have to pinch myself': Eileen Flynn on becoming the first female Traveller in the Oireachtas

Flynn was one of Micheál Martin’s nominees to the Seanad.

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Jun 28th 2020, 11:28 AM

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Opinion: 'Conditions for Travellers have been difficult in the Covid-19 shutdown'

Bernard Joyce of the Irish Traveller Movement says more needs to be done to protect Travellers during this pandemic and beyond.

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Jun 6th 2020, 1:00 PM

# Historic Step

The Taoiseach will recognise Traveller ethnicity tomorrow

Pavee Point said tomorrow would “mark an historic and hugely important day for Travellers”.

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Feb 28th 2017, 9:50 PM

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Just 9% of Travellers sit the Leaving: 'These education findings are frightening and a poor reflection on society'

We need to be more ambitious and innovative in tackling Traveller inequality, writes Martin Collins.

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Jan 22nd 2017, 8:30 AM

# Arson Attack

Suspected arson attack at Louth halting site causes thousands worth of damage

The incident happened at around 8.30pm at the Woodland Park site.

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Nov 21st 2016, 3:12 PM

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'Anti-Traveller sentiment is the last bastion of a backward Ireland'

Last night, our government had a chance to recognise Travellers as Ireland’s only indigenous ethnic minority, but they failed us, writes Freda Hughes.

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Nov 5th 2015, 1:22 PM

# traveller ethnicity

New Children's Minister doesn't support Traveller ethnicity

Flanagan says he doesn’t think ethnic recognition would ‘be to Travellers’ advantage’.

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May 8th 2014, 7:09 PM

# Travellers Rights

Traveller group hits out at "hate speech" Daily Mail article

Brenda Power said that Travellers should “teach their children to use a golf club or a hurley for something other than breaking a cousin’s leg”.

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Apr 9th 2014, 8:07 AM