October 2016 - Pavee Point

Traveller Mental Health – Bridging the Gap through Partnership

Advocates, the Traveller community, policy makers and service providers took part in a national conference today to explore key steps that need to be taken to effectively address the mental health needs of the Traveller community. The conference was opened by Equality Minister, David Stanton, TD. Traveller mental health is much lower than that of […]

European Commission Reps hear about ongoing difficulties for Travellers and Roma

This week-end (15th/16th October) Pavee Point met with European Commission representatives to highlight the ongoing difficult living situations of Travellers and Roma in Ireland. Ms Lina Papamichalopoulou, Head of Unit, Non-discrimination policies and Roma coordination, DG Justice and Consumers heard about ongoing accommodation crisis for Travellers and ongoing evictions. Ms Pia Lindholm, Legal officer, Non-discrimination […]

New Resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“Don’t be a fool like I was – and not go to your breast check appointment,” said Sheila Reilly, Traveller Community Health Worker and breast cancer survivor at today’s launch of Pavee Point’s new breast cancer resources. ‘Don’t put it off – get checked out,” she said. The earlier breast cancer is found the easier […]

World Breastfeeding Week

Breastfeeding Improves Health for Baby and Mother Pavee Point’s Community Health Workers did a special session this week with Public Healthy Nurse Jemma Guiney on the benefits of breastfeeding to coincide with World Breastfeeding Week. “Breastfeeding is one of the most effective and cost effective ways to save and improve the lives of children everywhere, […]

New approach needed to avoid another tragedy

On the anniversary of the Carrickmines fire tragedy Martin Collins, Co Director at Pavee Point, has called for an increase in funding in this year’s budget for Traveller accommodation and a new approach to help avoid another tragedy. “We still have 1,300 Traveller families – approximately 7,000 people who are living in sub-standard, unsafe accommodation […]

Rosaleen McDonagh wins SHEROES Award

Rosaleen McDonagh was given a standing ovation in recognition of her work in Community Development at the annual SHEROES Awards which took place in Navan, County Meath on October 2nd. The SHEROES Awards, which is now in its second year is the brainchild of Yemi Adenuga and aims to be the platform which honours hardworking, […]