European Commission report highlights lack of Traveller accommodation
Traveller accommodation is one of the main areas Ireland has been urged to take action on in a new European Commission on racism. Other key areas identified include online abuse and hate crimes. The report says local authorities have consistently failed to provide adequate accommodation for Travellers,…
Maughan expresses disappointment with local councillors
A representative from the Sligo Travellers Support Group says she is disappointed with the response she has received from local Councillors over recent issues concerning the Connaughton road car park in Sligo Town. Bernadette Maughan from the Sligo Travellers Support Group says she contacted 17 Councillors and 4…
Sligo Traveller Project says Connaughton road events will lead to a break-down in trust
A spokesperson for the Sligo Traveller Project says families living at the Connaughton road car-park were aware that the Council would take action to remove a fence there yesterday. However, Bernadette Maughan says that she does not agree with the manner in which the work was carried out. Up to…