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Traveller and Roma Education Forum



Who we are

Traveller and Roma Education Forum

The Traveller and Roma Education Forum is being established by the Department of Education in response to an action within the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES) Plan for implementation and action 2024-2026

Members of the group will have an understanding of Traveller and Roma education policy and the issues and challenges that arise in the context of Traveller and Roma education, including with respect to access, attendance, participation, retention and outcomes.

Expected timeframe for the group to conclude its work: Ongoing


Terms of Reference

  • Facilitate consultation between policy makers and members of the Traveller and Roma communities on matters across the education system.
  • Input into and consider Traveller and Roma interests and issues in education policy development and implementation.
  • Inform the review of progress and identify areas where further action, consultation, research and evaluation are required.

Membership

Department of Education – Acting Assistant Secretary Cliodhna O’Neill* (Chairperson)
Department of Education – Social Inclusion Unit Grainne Cullen, Tina Conway, Eamon Bannon, Denise Devery
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Amy Anderson
Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science Stephanie O’Brien
Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre Damaris Laun, Holly Tighe
National Traveller Women’s Forum Cathryn Mannion, Maria Joyce
Irish Traveller Movement Helena Power
Exchange House Ireland Cathleen McDonagh, Jules McDonagh
Minceirs Whiden Maureen Ward, Christine Collins
Involve Michael Power, Mary Lennon
Cairde Oonagh Andersons, Carmen Nae
TVG Dr Linda Greene, John O’Sullivan
Southern Traveller Health Network Anne Burke, Anne Marie Rogan
NTP Ann Irwin
Meath Traveller Workshop Marina Frances Cunningham, Mary McDonnell
Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group Catherine Joyce, Conor Wilson
Bray Travellers Community Development Project Jim O'Brien, Christina Mcilveen
Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project Michelle Maguire, Annie Wall
Galway Traveller Movement Linda Barrett, Margaret O’Riada
Wicklow Travellers Group Aoibhinn McCloy, Sinéad Plunkett
Tipperary Rural Travellers Project Margaret Casey, Nuala Martin
Offaly Traveller Movement Lorna Middleton, Marie McDonagh
Clondalkin Traveller Development Group Emily Smartt, Helen Grogan
Donegal Traveller Project Siobhán McLaughlin, Margaret Joyce
  • = Designated Public Officer

Meeting Documents

Agendas and minutes of meetings

Traveller and Roma Education Forum - Minutes
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Contact Details

Denise Devery

Address: Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 X659

Email: denise_devery@education.gov.ie