Mr. John Paul Collins:

There is no question about that. Deputy Hourigan might have heard the input earlier in the meeting. It is not just Traveller organisations or other services in it. The All-Ireland Traveller Health Study reported that ten out of 12 healthcare professionals admitted anti-Traveller racism and discrimination existed in their service. There is evidence to prove this is taking place across the services. Obviously if it is happening within the wider health services, it is happening within drug and alcohol services too. There is no question about that. For example, even though we work very closely with a particular service, an issue arose in respect of racism and discrimination towards a Traveller man in that service.

That man, due to the treatment he received, removed himself from one of the services we work very closely with. There is no doubt it does take place and is happening. It is one of many barriers to Travellers, in particular, accessing services.