Mr. Martin Collins:

I might have answered that a few moments ago. I reiterate we think it is an essential element of the proposed equality legislation that State services and State functions would be explicitly defined and covered in the legislation so that they, too, can be held to account for potential racist and discriminatory actions around employment and delivering services in education, accommodation, healthcare and employment opportunities. The State is a key interlocutor. There is a lot of interaction between Travellers, Roma people and the State for obvious reasons. The potential for racism is always there and when it occurs, it needs to be adequately addressed. We believe it is essential that State functions would be explicitly defined and included.