Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The case is so strong and has been so clearly made that it is terrible that the witnesses have to go to the trouble of making it again but we will push on. If the Taoiseach or Minister stood up today in the Dáil and recognised Travellers, as this committee recommended two years ago in 2014, what would be the impact on the morale and mental health of Travellers, particularly in the wake of tragedies like Carrickmines? I am directing this question to Mr. McCann given his psychotherapy background. What is the impact of the foot-dragging of the Irish State in respect of recognising Irish Travellers on morale and mental health? That question is for all the witnesses.