New report finds Traveller community the most disadvantaged community
A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found the Traveller community is ‘by far’ the most disadvantaged minority group in Ireland. It found that the community experience higher levels of discrimination and are left behind when it comes to education, employment and health. It found that…
Government Committee on issues facing Travellers to meet today
A government committee on key issues facing the traveller community is meeting for the first time today. The committee’s aim is to discuss issues such as health, education, employment and housing for those in the Traveller community. Jamie Murphy is the spokesperson with Sligo Traveller Support Group. While welcoming the…
Sligo traveller Support Group spokesperson raises concern over internal Garda survey
Concerns have been raised over an internal Garda survey that found no frontline member had a favourable view of the traveller community. According to the Irish Times, the survey also found 75% had a negative view of the Roma community. Jamie Murphy is with the Sligo Traveller Support Group. Speaking…
Domestic violence cases likely to increase during lock down
There are fears that the necessary restrictions imposed to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus could lead to an increase in domestic violence and abuse in various forms. This could include not only physical abuse but also financial and emotional abuse. Jamie Murphy, of the Sligo Traveller Support…
Sligo Traveller Support Group hold pancake fundraiser today
It’s pancake Tuesday, today, of course, and Sligo Traveller Support Group is holding a pancake fundraiser in support of Northwest STOP. Until about 2:30pm, people will be able to enjoy some delicious pancakes, tea/coffee and a chat at the Sligo Traveller Support Group office, at 1A St Anne’s, Cranmore Road,…
STSG spokesperson responds to ‘out of touch’ comments made by Sligo County Council
Jamie Murphy of the Sligo Traveller Support Group has responded to criticism aimed at the service today. A statement released to OceanFM News from Sligo County Council Corporate Service said that the group are ‘out of touch.’ Mr. Murphy has responded saying that the local authority have consistently failed to…
Sligo Traveller Support Group described as ‘out of touch’ in statement by Sligo County Council Corporate Services
Sligo Traveller Support Group has been described as ‘out of touch’ in a statement from Sligo County Council Corporate Services. In the statement released to OceanFM News, the council raised issue with an article posted on the OceanFM website on November 27th where Jamie Murphy of the Sligo Traveller Support…