Eileen Flynn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach. Next Tuesday, 12 July, will fall during the celebration of Traveller Pride Week. While June is a month for celebration and the raising of issues that impact LGBTQI+ communities, July is a month to value our Traveller community. Next Tuesday in the House, we are going to have a debate on the special committee report on Travellers. It covers five areas: mental health, health, employment, accommodation and education. I hope that as many Senators as possible will join me next week in celebrating the Traveller community and making people feel wanted and part of our society. I encourage Senators to take part in the debate next week. Even if they do not use their eight minutes and just come in to say "Happy Traveller Pride" and acknowledge the bad treatment and discrimination that still exists in society, it will be welcome. I really encourage them to do that. Sometimes it is just about showing up and showing support. That is my contribution on the Order of Business.