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Thursday, 8 April 2021 17:05

Offaly Traveller Movement says discrimination against the community is the last acceptable form of racism.

Offaly Traveller Movement says Travellers continue to experience racism, poor health and mortality outcomes.

OTM Youth Work Leader Saranne Lovett is making the comments to mark International Traveller and Roma Day.

Pavee Point is also calling on the Government to implement the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy.

Ms. Lovett believes many see discrimination against the community as the last acceptable form of racism:

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