Calls for traveller families to receive electricity credits
The Government are being urged to ensure that traveller families can benefit from electricity credits. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who said that many members of the traveller commmunity never received the 600 euro benefit. Deputy Pringle made the point that many…
Senator seeks apology regarding traveller education
A Donegal-based Senator seeking an apology from Education Minister Norma Foley after a report into the experience of school going travellers in North Cork found they’re facing barriers to education. Senator Flynn is the only female Traveller to be elected to the Oireachtas. Ms Flynn who lived in Donegal since…
Large crowd attends Traveller funeral in Carrick on Shannon
A large crowd attended a Traveller funeral in Carrick on Shannon yesterday. Gardaí say they carried out a policing plan around the funeral and liaised with the relevant parties in advance and is not investigating any breaches in respect of the church element of this funeral. They further stated that…
Sligo Traveller Support Group welcomes new legal service
Local Traveller organisations will now be able to obtain advice and support through a new dedicated legal service launched today. It’s the only dedicated Traveller legal service in the State, which has been set up by the FLAC, the Free Legal Aid Centre. It will be provided by a fulltime…
Cases of travelling community in the north west getting paid half minimum wage in semi-state organisations
There have been cases of members of the travelling community in the North West being paid half the minimum wage in semi-state organisations. That’s according to Regional Forsa union officer, Richie Carrothers. Mr. Carrothers was speaking at Sligo Town Hall yesterday afternoon, at a Traveller Equality Network event organised by…
Calls for presidential candidate to withdraw over remarks on Travellers
There have been widespread calls today for presidential candidate Peter Casey to withdraw from the election. Mr Casey’s controversial comments about what rights should be afforded to the travelling community has sparked a furious reaction. Jamie Murphy, support worker with the Sligo Travellers Support Group, says that Peter Casey’s remarks…
Two health days taking place in Sligo next week
Two health days are taking place in county Sligo next week as part of Mens Health Week beginning Monday. The Sligo Traveller Support Group has organised the day in conjunction with local health professionals who will carry out free checks on the day. It’s taking place in St Anne’s Car…