Europe finds Ireland in breach of Traveller rights in cases of evictions

Ireland has been found to be in breach of the European Social Charter in relation to the treatment of the Traveller community.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2019 - 07:18

Digital Desk staff

Ireland has been found to be in breach of the European Social Charter in relation to the treatment of the Traveller community.

The European Committee of Social Rights has said current laws do not give Travellers enough consultation rights in cases where landowners wish to evict families camping on their property.

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