A local TD has called for urgent action needed to address the “shocking living conditions” for children and families in the Traveller community. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on children, called on the Government to address “as a matter of urgency” the findings of a report by the Children’s Ombudsman into Travellers’ living
By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY County Council applied for just €22,000 from a fund of €13 million designated for Traveller specific accommodation. But despite the small amount it applied for, the council has actually drawn down €171,000 from the Traveller accommodation scheme in the first six months of the year. Before the start of each year, […]