Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I want to ask about a recent report into mental health in Traveller communities. According to a report published by Traveller organisations in Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and Tallaght more than two thirds of Travellers have lost a loved one to suicide. Racism and discrimination are the primary cause of suicide among Travellers. Structural racism in areas such as healthcare and housing was identified as underpinning many of the challenges faced by Travellers. Travellers make up 13% of the homeless population despite accounting for only 1% of the general population. What will the Government do to address the issues identified in the report and to tackle the housing deprivation and other structural inequalities faced by Travellers?

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