Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh:

I know what sexism is, and committee members all have an idea of it too. I also know what homophobia and ableism are. There is a reluctance, however, to use the word "racism". We tend only to use the word "discrimination". With all due respect, this is not discrimination. This is about racism. When I hear the word "discrimination" being used, I think of a lack of access or being denied access, but racism is much broader and much more endemic.

That is also part of the problem, that we use language around Traveller accommodation to minimise our experience but also to minimise the issue. We do not use the phrase "discrimination against gay people" because that does not tell us exactly what is going on but if we use the word "homophobia", it gives a clear understanding of what is at play. I think we need to use the word "racism" rather than "discrimination".