TRAVELLERS COMMUNITY
The barriers and challenges facing the Traveller Economy stem from a lack of recognition of the skills acquired through this way of working and its contribution to the mainstream economy.
The lack of acknowledgement of the Traveller culture within public policy has resulted in both direct and indirect discrimination, with changes in the law on street trading having a particularly adverse effect on the economic life of Travellers in comparison with other groups.
Additionally Travellers have difficulty in accessing start-up finance, experience a lack of credibility with agencies who can offer grant aid, and the increasing demand for accreditation and certification has placed even more obstacles towards any entrepreneurial ambitions that they might possess. The result of these changes and new challenges has been a significant reduction in the economic opportunities available to members of the Traveller community, particularly within its traditional areas of economic activity, and the further marginalisation of the community within Irish society.
Please contact us at info@ime.ie for further information on how we can help members of the Traveller Community to start and grow their own business.
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