Ms Shreya Chaturvedi:

I spoke about the diversity and equality training that is delivered as part of the Yellow Flag programme. Mandatory anti-racism and intercultural training has been proposed by a number of statutory bodies but is not available in practice. That is something we need to address with a view to making it mandatory. We have been in discussion with the Department of Education and Skills about the training we are developing as a resource to be used by teachers. As part of the programme, schools are required to review or create anti-discrimination, anti-racism and anti-bullying policies. However, what is required is a strong national anti-racism policy for education, which includes Travellers and looks at ways to prevent discrimination in schools.