Lorraine Clifford-Lee criticised for 'racist comments' about Travellers

Martin Collins of Pavee Point has described comments by Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee as “not just inappropriate, they are racist.”

Lorraine Clifford-Lee criticised for 'racist comments' about Travellers

Martin Collins of Pavee Point has described comments by Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee as “not just inappropriate, they are racist.”

This type of comment leads to the exclusion of Travellers in Ireland and perpetuates the ongoing racial discrimination that Travellers face every day, he said.

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