Ms Eileen Flynn:

We are not looking for special treatment. We are simply looking for equal access to opportunity. Our community has craved equality for many years and we deserve it.

Young Travellers who use social media see racist comments being made about them by those who are better off. That has a negative effect on them. It makes them feel inferior and lowers their self esteem. The Traveller community is not looking for special treatment. Travellers have always valued education. I want this committee to understand that it is not the case that Travellers do not value education. What we want is to be able to get through the education system and feel that we belong.