# Travellers

Last year

2022

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are Travellers so overrepresented in prison?

Reporter Michelle Hennessy tells Susan Daly about Noteworthy’s latest project which examined the impact of the justice system on Travellers.

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Updated Nov 2nd 2022, 10:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Councils refusing homeless accommodation to Travellers using criteria 'with no basis in law'

A report by

Michelle Hennessy

Housing Minister told councils in 2020 that ‘local connection’ rule must not be a barrier to an emergency bed.

Housing Minister told councils in 2020 that 'local connection' rule must not be a barrier to an emergency bed

Investigation by Noteworthy and The Journal finds this is one of the many legal barriers for Travellers when it comes to housing

Expert: "This is... a test which has no existence in the law whatsoever"

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Nov 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Investigation

Blind Justice: How prison is leaving Travellers isolated and traumatised

From unfair treatment to overuse of protection regimes, Noteworthy and The Journal investigate inequality in Ireland’s justice system.

From unfair treatment to overuse of protection regimes, Noteworthy and The Journal investigate inequality in Ireland's justice system

Reports of prison staff using anti-Traveller language, with experts saying 'systematic change' and 'accountability' is needed

Traveller Advocate: There is 'structural racism in the criminal justice system'

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Oct 31st 2022, 8:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Policing Authority 'not satisfied' with Garda Commissioner's comments on Traveller profiling

A report by

Michelle Hennessy

Commissioner told the Policing Authority that he didn’t believe the gardaí undertake racial profiling.

Commissioner told the Policing Authority that he didn't believe the gardaí undertake racial profiling

Investigation by Noteworthy and The Journal examines ethnic profiling of Travellers, gardaí reaction and changes required

Policing Authority: The oversight body will "not be leaving this alone"

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Oct 30th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Discrimination

'How can we prove it?': Travellers highlight barriers to justice after incidents of discrimination

Traveller women who were surveyed said businesses may deploy “sneaky ways” to refuse them service.

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Apr 29th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Women in Politics

Report details abuse experienced by women from ethnic minority backgrounds while canvassing

One interviewee described how some people “just open the door, it’s enough to see your face and they shut it again”.

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Mar 31st 2022, 4:46 PM

# close the gap

Harris announces €450k funding to assist Traveller and Roma students in higher education

There is a significant gap in higher education between Travellers and the wider population, Minister Simon Harris says.

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Mar 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# IHREC

People refused entry to pubs don't get 'adequate access to justice' under complaints system

Human Rights Commission says current law disproportionately impacts minority groups.

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Feb 14th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Court

Supreme Court discontinues injunction requiring Traveller family to vacate council-owned land

Clare County Council had secured an injunction from the High Court.

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Jan 31st 2022, 3:24 PM

All time

# new report

TDs and Senators recommend public sector hiring targets to tackle Traveller unemployment

Recommendations of an Oireachtas report also include mandatory anti-racism training and temporary repeal of trespass legislation.

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Dec 2nd 2021, 1:15 PM

# Awards

Two Journal Media reporters win Irish Red Cross Journalism Excellence Award 2021

Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy won for their series Tough Start which investigated challenges faced by Traveller children.

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Nov 28th 2021, 1:30 PM

# Galway

Concern for Traveller children in Galway living in 'cold and damp conditions'

Community groups said one site was left without heat or water for 18 months.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 3:50 PM

# Tough Start

Tough Start Live: How can the cycle of disadvantage be stopped for Traveller children?

Watch our discussion with key Traveller advocates on the major investigative series by Noteworthy and The Journal.

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Updated Nov 20th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Education

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are the school days of Traveller children being reduced?

Noteworthy’s Maria Delaney and social care worker Anne Marie Quilligan tell Susan Daly about the conditions faced by Traveller children in the country’s education system.

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Updated Nov 11th 2021, 5:15 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'An ongoing risk': Hep A outbreak at council site left five Traveller children hospitalised

A report by

Cormac Fitzgerald

Noteworthy and The Journal investigate lack of action on Traveller-specific accommodation across the country.

Noteworthy and The Journal investigate lack of action on Traveller-specific accommodation across Ireland

Reporter Cormac Fitzgerald reveals hepatitis A outbreak likely caused by unsanitary conditions at site

Children speak about living in overcrowded trailers, waking up freezing and having no green space to play

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Oct 26th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Funding Failure

Funding red tape has led to low output of Traveller-specific accommodation

Noteworthy takes a deep dive into the funding issues that resulted in poor resourcing of housing projects.

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Oct 26th 2021, 12:04 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Revolving door': Traveller women imprisoned for minor offences such as driving without tax

A report by

Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy

Noteworthy and The Journal examine the impact of the justice system on Travellers, with a focus on children.

Noteworthy and The Journal examine the impact of the justice system on Travellers, with a focus on children

Reporters Michelle Hennessy and Maria Delaney found young Travellers detainee numbers jumped last year

Children who spoke to the investigation team said they felt fear and anxiety around interactions with gardaí

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Oct 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# Tough Start

Home by 10am: 'Misuse' of reduced school days leaving a generation of Traveller children 'lost'

Noteworthy and The Journal can reveal that many Traveller children are routinely put on ‘reduced hours’ at school – with at least one student on just 40 minutes a day.

Noteworthy and The Journal can reveal that many Traveller children are routinely put on 'reduced hours' at school - with at least one student on just 40 minutes a day

Reporters Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy work with Traveller focus groups to expose this issue

Over 60 children on one halting site in Munster received no digital supports during Covid lockdowns

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Updated Oct 17th 2021, 6:40 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Traveller health 'not being prioritised' despite 'shocking' outcomes for children

A report by

Maria Delaney

Noteworthy delves into the uphill battle facing Traveller children and reveals a lack of targeted health actions.

In its latest in-depth investigation, Noteworthy delves into the uphill battle facing Traveller children and reveals a lack of targeted health actions

Reporters Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy examine numerous obstacles to children's health

The Traveller Health Action Plan to be published 'soon' but advocates frustrated it has taken over a decade

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Oct 11th 2021, 12:01 AM

# State failure

Children's Minister: 'There's ingrained institutional racism against the Traveller community'

Minister Roderic O’Gorman told Noteworthy that the State “has failed successive generations of Traveller children”.

Minister Roderic O’Gorman said that the State 'has failed successive generations of Traveller children' in an interview with reporter Michelle Hennessy

O'Gorman spoke to Noteworthy as part of a series into the challenges facing Traveller children in Ireland

He was 'surprised to see' the Cork City Council letter which hit back at the findings of the Spring Lane report

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Oct 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Children's Rights Alliance

Many teenage Travellers not returning to school following pandemic closure challenges

Young Travellers found remote schoolwork extra challenging due to lack of access to digital and other resources during the pandemic.

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Updated Sep 21st 2021, 7:50 PM

# IHREC

Councils 'deficient' at identifying Traveller housing needs, human rights commission finds

The reviews show that between 2008 and 2018, of €168.8 million allocated to local authorities for Traveller-specific accommodation, just two thirds (€110.6 million) was drawn down.

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Jul 14th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Oireachtas Committee

'You feel you're not welcome in Ireland': TDs told of anti-Traveller 'hate speech' during Covid-19

Representatives of Pavee Point appeared before the Oireachtas today.

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Jul 13th 2021, 4:36 PM

# Culture

Government supports Bill on including Traveller culture and history in education

Education Minister Norma Foley said “much remains to be done” in creating a more inclusive and supportive education system.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 3:44 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Forgotten, we feel like garbage': Housing policies exclude Travellers, migrants and asylum seekers

A report by

Cormac Fitzgerald

Cormac Fitzgerald, for The Good Information Project, examines the figures and the significant barriers to access to secure living arrangements for Travellers and migrants.

The housing problem is at its most acute among minority groups, such as Travellers, migrants and asylum seekers.

Cormac Fitzgerald, for The Good Information Project, examines the figures and the significant barriers to access to secure living arrangements.

"It's an absolutely appalling national disgrace," says Bernard Joyce of the Irish Traveller Movement.

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Jun 18th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Children's Rights

Rat infestations and overcrowding: Probe into Cork halting site exposes dangerous living conditions

Activists say the conditions negatively impact upon children’s rights.

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Updated May 24th 2021, 12:52 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: No, Travellers were not protesting outside a Dublin Pfizer plant for access to the Covid-19 vaccine

The claim was circulated on WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook this week.

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Apr 13th 2021, 7:58 PM

# Travelling Community

President Higgins says 'exclusion' of Travellers is based on 'unrepublican populist sentiments'

The President was speaking on International Traveller and Roma Day.

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Apr 8th 2021, 3:21 PM

# appeal

Hotel operator attempts to overturn finding it discriminated against Traveller woman seeking to book wedding venue

The Bunratty Castle Hotel has appealed the finding.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 9:34 PM

# Third Level

€300,000 allocated to colleges to support Travellers in higher education

The funding is to support Traveller students progressing to higher education and during their studies.

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Mar 1st 2021, 6:45 AM

# Courts

DAA adds Fingal council to action seeking vacant possession of land from Traveller families

The land had previously been leased to Fingal County Council to house Traveller families.

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Feb 3rd 2021, 7:50 PM

# new report

Two-thirds of Irish Travellers have faced discrimination, report finds

Travellers in Ireland reported having the lowest rates of employment in Europe, at just 15%.

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Dec 7th 2020, 7:15 AM

# Covid-19

New €300,000 fund aims to support Travellers who want to study in third level

The fund will be used to support technology, study space, and caring responsibilities.

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Nov 12th 2020, 8:33 PM

# online events

Traveller Pride week to be launched today by new Senator Eileen Flynn

The two-week catalogue of events will begin today with a live streamed launch.

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Jul 13th 2020, 8:36 AM

# Tipperary

'Weaknesses all over the system': Call for review of 'State failures' in family rape case

The victims have questioned whether the fact that they are Travellers was a factor.

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Jun 16th 2020, 11:13 AM

Voices

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

# sites of despair

'The kitchens are sinking': Report highlights living conditions facing some Traveller families in Galway

A new monitoring report was published today by the Galway Traveller Movement.

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Dec 2nd 2019, 7:01 AM

# TWEET-GATE

Pavee Point director accepts apology from Lorraine Clifford-Lee, praises her 'positive approach'

Lorraine Clifford-Lee said she was unable to to say whether other tweets or comments might emerge.

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Updated Nov 15th 2019, 1:34 PM

# Tweets

'Hiding isn't going to make it go away': Fine Gael Ministers call on Clifford-Lee to apologise over social media comments

Lorraine Clifford-Lee has come under fire in recent days over controversial tweets she posted in the past.

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Updated Nov 12th 2019, 5:23 PM

# Apology

Fianna Fáil senator apologises for derogatory tweets that she says were 'taken out of context'

The tweets, which were posted in 2011, used words such as “knacker” and “Traveller” in a derogatory manner.

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Nov 11th 2019, 10:59 AM