Ethnicity decision for Travelling community a ‘proud day for Ireland’, says Enda Kenny

The Taoiseach has said Travellers can walk with their head held high after being formally recognised as a distinct ethnic group.

The public gallery of the Dáil was last night packed out and a large crowd from the Travelling community was outside the Dáil after making their way from across the country to be there for the announcement.

Formally announcing the recognition of Travellers as an ethnic group, Mr Kenny said it was “a historic day for our Travellers” and a “proud day for Ireland”.