Author: Michaela Quinn

You are not alone this Christmas if you are experiencing violence and abuse. There are free and confidential helplines to listen to you, support and believe you. Women’s Aid National Helpline (open 24/7) 1800 341 900 Rape Crisis Centre (open 24/7) 1800 77 8888 If you or someone you know is in danger, ring An Garda […]

We are sending best wishes to Traveller and Roma families all over Ireland, especially those in overcrowded settings and still without basic facilities. In 2024, we have seen strides made in terms of policy development, namely the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS, 2024-2030), the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES, 2024-2030), and the […]

On Tuesday 26th November, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre held its third Annual Roundtable, which focused on the recently published Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES). A range of people working in education as well as Traveller organisations attended. There was also representation and input from the Department of Education.  Discussions focused on the […]

Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre was delighted to take part in an event to showcase Traveller arts and health and help discuss a future for such initiatives. The event was held on the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art and exhibited arts and health work carried out by Travellers and Traveller organisations […]

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre calls for calm, unity and solidarity after an alleged incident that took place in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, in the last few days. We urge people to be cautious about speculating and spreading information online on what is an ongoing investigation. Gardaí need to be allowed time to thoroughly investigate […]

Today, Thursday 24th October, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use to discuss the need for a social determinants of health-led approach to drug use. Speaking to the Committee, John Paul Collins, Drugs Alcohol and Addiction Programme (DAAP) worker, Pavee Point, stressed the gravity of the situation on […]

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre condemns the circulation of a song that has recently gone viral about Longford town and Traveller feuding. “Not only does the song perpetuate a racist stereotype that Travellers are inherently violent, it uses racist slurs too. Perpetrating stereotypes of Travellers as aggressive and inherently violent is incredibly harmful, and […]

On Tuesday, 8th October, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, along with hundreds of Travellers and Traveller organisations, attended a pilgrimage to Knock to remember Traveller women, men and children who have died by suicide. This pilgrimage formed part of the ‘Traveller Road to Hope and Change’ (Pavees Tomar Tobar a Nuck) campaign, organised by […]

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre was delighted to host Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, during his visit to Dublin this week. “The Commissioner has championed Travellers and Roma rights throughout his career, long before taking up his post at the Council of Europe. So, we are very pleased […]

What does Budget 2025 mean for Travellers and Roma?  No funding for the National Traveller Health Action Plan (NTHAP) in Budget 2025 is “disheartening” given the Department of Health’s announcement of  “a record” health budget, says Pavee Point Co-Directors. In light of the publication of Budget 2025, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomes increased […]

To whom it may concern,  We are writing to you as a National Traveller Organisation who has been working to challenge racism and promote Traveller and Roma inclusion in Ireland since 1985. This weekend Pavee Point, alongside other NGOs, will participate in the National Demonstration – One Year of Israel’s Gaza Genocide on Saturday 5th […]

Thanks to everyone who attended Culture Night 2024  at Pavee Point and made it such a lovely evening. We had #Traveller cures and traditions, presented by  Oein De Bharduin.   There was delicious homemade food including coddle and cake bread. Visitors could see a traditional campfire, tent and wagon upon arrival. The evening finished in […]

Press Statement: Incitement to Violence or Hatred Bill 23rd September 2024 Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre regrets the government decision, announced this weekend, to abandon new and long awaited hate speech legislation.   “We feel let down and disappointed,” said Martin Collins, Co-Director, Pavee Point, “While it’s important the government go ahead with Hate […]

Today, Wednesday 18th September, 2024, 11am, at the Mansion House, Dublin 2, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre in association with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) hosted ‘Never Again – Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection on the Roma Genocide’, a national event to remember the 80th Anniversary of the Roma and […]

Job Advertisement- Traveller Stop Smoking Advisor We are looking for a person to join our health team to provide support and signposting to Travellers to stop smoking. This work will include working with Travellers, Traveller organisations/PHCTPs and groups and the HSE with an overall aim of supporting Travellers to stop smoking.    Background: Pavee Point […]

Missie Collins, Primary Health Care worker at Pavee Point receives an honorary doctorate from UCD for  her lifetime of dedication to Traveller health advocacy. Five Traveller Community workers recieve their BA in Social Science (Community and Youth Work) from Maynooth University Thomas McCann becomes the first Traveller man to receive a PhD in Ireland at […]

The second National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) published today aims to create an Ireland which is safe, fair and inclusive for Travellers and Roma Today, Wednesday 31st July, 2024, 1pm, Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre welcomed the publication of the second National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) 2024-2028 by […]

Pavee Point celebrates Heritage week 2024 through an exhibition of photos of Travellers from the 80s and 90s by photographer Derek Speirs and explores important events in Traveller history over the last 40 years. (Photo above by Derek Speirs from Pavee Pictures) Exhibition Pavee Pictures – 19 – 25 August Visit our centre in North […]