Racism towards Travellers still acceptable in Ireland says Senator

Senator Eileen Flynn is the first female Traveller to sit  in the Oireachtas.Picture: Maxwells

Racism and discrimination against the Travelling Community is still seen as as acceptable in Irish society, according to Senator Eileen Flynn.

The first Traveller Woman to take a seat in the Seanad made the comments at the launch of Traveller Pride Week.