Covid-19 restrictions presenting travellers with challenges
A Sligo-based Traveller advocacy group says members of the Traveller community face particular difficulties in adhering to coronavirus restrictions such as self-isolation and physical distancing. Jamie Murphy, of the Sligo Traveller Support group, says this is because of the lack of investment in housing, and even in basic water…
Sligo councillors urged to adopt Traveller Accommodation Plan
The Sligo Traveller Support Group is calling on councillors to adopt an amended Traveller Accommodation Plan. The plan, which sets out accommodation targets for the next 5 years, is due to be discussed at the next meeting of Sligo County Council on Monday, September 2nd. It was deferred…
Greater sanctions for those who abuse Travellers
The Sligo Travellers Support Group says tougher sanctions have to be imposed on organisations and individuals found guilty of abusing travellers. Submissions lodged with the Seanad public-consultation committee are claiming that Irish Travellers are still being subjected to bullying, hate-speech and discrimination. Traveller organisations are due to speak in the…
Sligo traveller representatives resign from committee claiming lack of consultation on local halting site
It’s being claimed by local traveller representatives that if Sligo County Council go ahead with their plans for a local halting site, then no travellers will want to live there. The local authority plans to build five new social housing units at the Glenview Halting Site, while they also plan…