Pavee Point’s pre-budget 2013 report outlines our recommendations for the upcoming budget. Travellers and Roma are among the most marginalised groups in Irish society and along with other marginalised groups have been disproportionately impacted by austerity measures. In this context, Pavee Point’s priority for the next budget is ensuring adequate incomes of the poorest individuals and families, along with the availability of high quality,intercultural public services. This entails the application of equality, anti-racist and human rights principles to budget decision-making. Given the role that the community sector plays in supporting marginalised groups, this budget should also support and invest in community sector initiatives that support Roma and Traveller inclusion.
