From the Equality Authority
The Equality Authority notes with great concern the tone and content of Brenda Power's opinion piece in today's Daily Mail. On International Traveller and Roma day - a time to promote a more inclusive society, the editorial judgment and assertion that all members of communities behave in the same negative manner is not only untrue but designed to be demeaning, hurtful and risk incitement. The Equality Authority continues to support the right of Travellers to assert their ethnicity. Based on evidence, we continue to legally assist Travellers and Roma as they face ongoing discrimination in accessing health, education and the services enjoyed by many others in our society. The contribution of the Daily Mail, especially on this International Day is shameful and the column should be withdrawn.
see also: the Independent.ie - Daily Mail's column on Travellers 'shameful' - Equality Authority
The Journal.ie - Traveller group hits out at “hate speech” Daily Mail article
The Irish Times - ‘Daily Mail’ column on Travellers criticised by Equality Authority
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