Traveller groups hope report proves 'an important step for real change'

The Ombudsman for Children's Office investigation was triggered by a complaint from the families, the Traveller Visibility Group and the Cork Traveller Women’s Network

The Ombudsman for Children's Office report highlighted a string of issues at the Spring Lane site on the northside of Cork City. Photo Larry Cummins

The two Traveler rights groups whose complaint triggered an investigation into "deplorable" living conditions at the Spring Lane halting site in Cork City have welcomed the report and said they hoped it would prove "an important step for real change".

The report, published by the Ombudsman for Children's Office, highlighted a string of issues at the site on the northside of Cork City, incorporating the views of children living there and with input from Cork City Council.