Senator Eileen Flynn: 'You go into a shop and you’re followed ... that level of intimidation has such an impact on your self-esteem, your wellbeing.' Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
The committee, which was discussing obstacles faced by Travellers trying to access suitable housing, heard presentations from the Free Legal Advice Centres and the Community Law and Mediation service, during which Senator Flynn made an impassioned plea for greater supports for Travellers facing racism.
“You need at least 20 CLMs and Flacs in Ireland to deal with the demand ... Travellers would have ... the level of racism and discrimination, hatred has gone through the roof ... People are in dire need of support in the justice system, in accommodation ... Things are getting worse with discrimination not just for Travellers but for other minority groups as well.
Sinead Lucey, managing solicitor with Flac, said the service was inundated with calls from Travellers about discrimination in accessing services, including accommodation, and did not have resources to respond to them all. “We can’t touch a fraction of the calls,” she said.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Travellers’ right to accommodation not in line with European Social CharterViolation also found in relation to social housing as many local authority tenants reside in ‘poor housing conditions’
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »
Senator Lisa Chambers explains her vote on family and care amendmentsFianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers voted against the family and care amendments. She initially supported the family amendment but changed her mind. Chambers was uncomfortable with the removal of the word 'mother' from the Constitution. She did not inform Tánaiste Micheál Martin of her position before the vote.
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »
Fianna Fáil Senator's Travel Expenses Declaration Raises QuestionsFianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has declared a longer distance for her travel expenses than the actual shortest route to Leinster House, raising concerns about the accuracy of her declaration. This puts her in a higher band for allowances, resulting in a larger tax-free annual allowance.
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »
Senator Lisa Chambers Spotted Driving Untaxed Vehicle Despite Receiving AllowanceSenator Lisa Chambers was caught driving an untaxed vehicle despite receiving a monthly allowance to cover her motoring expenses. This is a criminal offense and she was photographed with an out-of-date tax disc. TDs and senators receive an allowance to cover the cost of using and maintaining a vehicle for their duties. However, it has been revealed that Ms Chambers may have claimed a higher allowance by declaring a longer distance between her home and Leinster House.
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »
Compensation for terrorists simply wrong, says former Irish rugby internationalTreating bomber’s family the same as victim’s families ignores hatred passed down for generations - Trevor Ringland
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »