Travellers disproportionately affected by Covid-19, survey finds

A recent report raised serious concerns over conditions faced by those living at the Spring Lane facility in Cork City. Picture; Larry Cummins

The Traveller Community has been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbating pre-existing problems and with a new survey showing almost two-thirds of Travellers saying they had experienced racism. 

The findings are launched today at a conference in Galway which will also hear from Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation's Health Emergencies Programme.