Racism seen as permeating all aspects of Roma and Traveller lives in Ireland, European report finds

Racism seen as permeating all aspects of Roma and Traveller lives in Ireland, European report finds

Commissioner says he was ‘struck by consensus’ that ‘structural’ racism hinders access to basic rights

Ireland should scrap trespassing laws to allow Traveller and Roma to culturally appropriate accommodation, says watchdog

Ireland should scrap trespassing laws so that Travellers and Roma people can access “culturally appropriate” accommodation, a European human rights watchdog has said.

Pavee Point Response to Human Rights Commissioner’s recommendations on Travellers and Roma  - Pavee Point

Pavee Point Response to Human Rights Commissioner’s recommendations on Travellers and Roma  Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 The Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, released today three Memoranda examining the human rights situation of Roma and Traveller communities in Finland, Ireland and Slovakia. Mr O’Flaherty visited Ireland in October 2024 as part of his priority work on the human rights of Travellers and Roma.  Responding to the…