Traveller rights activists blast 'hateful, racist' comments after Covid-19 outbreaks

Spring Lane halting site, Blackpool, Cork City, where an outbreak of Covid-19 has been reported. File Picture: Larry Cummins

Traveller rights groups have hit out at “hateful, vile, racist comments” which have been made following confirmation of Covid-19 outbreaks in halting sites in Cork city.

They appealed for “support and respect” and urged politicians to stop using the public health crisis to stir up hatred towards their community.