Dr. Frances McGinnity:

From my perspective, the goal is that Travellers have the same opportunities as other groups in Irish society. One should not have to be exceptional like you, Chairman, to achieve in society. One should have the same opportunities. The ultimate aim is closing that gap. It is not that we want to downplay diversity or difference; it is that we want to value diversity and inclusion so we can close some of the gaps in education and employment and get to the stage where Government policy makers, employers and the Traveller community believe Travellers can positively contribute to the Irish labour market, and they will.