Ireland - 2012
Primary education population of pupils with Roma parents
- Code:
- B19
- Key Area:
- Migration & Minority Demographics/Statistics
- Strand(s):
- Demographics & Economics
| Short Answer |
“Currently, the Traveller community is the only minority ethnic group who are statistically visible in the Irish education system. However, a report on education compiled by the National Focal Point of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) drew attention to the limitations of data collection in relation to minority ethnic groups.” - Roma Educational Needs in Ireland (2005 |
| Qualitative Info |
City of Dublin VEC in association with Pavee Point Travellers Centre and the Roma Support Group published a report called ‘Roma Educational Needs in Ireland: Context and Challenges. This report aims to “profile the Roma community in Ireland, indicate current provision and issues effecting access and participation identify models of good practice internationally and devise recommendations for future provision.” |
| Number | |
| % of general school population | |
| Main groups | |
| Groups affected/interested | Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, National minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Anti-roma/zinghanophobia, Inter-ethnic, Intra-ethnic, Anti-roma/ romaphobia |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market, Health and social protection, Education, Culture, Political participation, Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism, Integration - social cohesion, Daily life |
| External Url | http://www.paveepoint.ie/pdf/Roma_Report.pdf |
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| Library |
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