BrÍd Smith TD addresses the issue of Traveller ethnicity in the Dáil
While recognition of Traveller ethnicity is welcome, it needs to be backed up by funding to make up for years of neglect of this vulnerable community
While recognition of Traveller ethnicity is welcome, it needs to be backed up by funding to make up for years of neglect of this vulnerable community
Long overdue, Traveller ethnicity was recognised last night in the Dail; tragic that so many were excluded from being present, despite Brid’s plea. But racism against Travellers remains; it was fed and fostered by those on high. Those on high must now take steps to end it.