80% of Travellers unemployed: CSO

More than eight out of 10 Travellers are unemployed, as low participation in education continues to persist among the community.

According to census data released by the CSO, the number of Travellers stood at 29,573 last year, accounting for around 0.6% of the population.

This represents a 32% increase on 2006. More than four out of five Travellers lived in an urban area, with most living in Galway.