Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Mr. McDonagh made four recommendations. He referred to deliberate targeting, which was clear. Firm recommendations have come from all witnesses today that affirmative action needs to happen from the early years, right through to primary, second and third level and into employment. Initiatives that are working, like Yellow Flag, Tobar and Traveller pride events, need to be put on a firm footing so they are not operating on a wing and a prayer. He also referred to scholarships, but unless the early work is done, they will have a limited impact. His last point concerned legislation on hate speech to address racism towards Travellers. I ask him to explain why it is one of his key recommendations and is so fundamental.