Organisation Information
Traveller and Roma Education Forum
- Published on: 14 March 2025
- Last updated on: 22 May 2025
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
2025
2024
Contact Details
Denise Devery
Address: Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 X659