She is known for her services to the Traveller Community.
A Westmeath woman is being recognised for her service to the Traveller Community.
Missie Collins is set to receive an honorary doctorate from UCD for her work on Traveller Health over the past 30 years.
She played a crucial role in bringing about the first national census on Traveller Health in 2010.
Ms. Collins says the needs of the Traveller Community were greater than ever when they received the service:
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