Senators Eileen Flynn, Alice Mary Higgins, Lynn Ruane and Frances Black spoke about celebrating the contributions of Travellers to Irish public life and wished everyone a happy Traveller Pride Week. The Senators also discussed the important work ahead to fight for real equality for Travellers in Irish society.
In advance of Budget 2019, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty appeared before the committee. Senator Higgins called on her to make progress on some of the issues which she has strongly advocated for over the past year and before.
“The Real State of the Union” brought together over 1,500 activists and citizens from across Europe to explore key challenges and solutions for the European Union at the current time.