Ireland - 2012
Problems with educational attainement by certain groups (drop out - fragmentation of educational experience)?
- Code:
- RED78
- Key Area:
- Education
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
The Irish Travelling community experiences the most difficulty in accessing education in Ireland due to a nomadic lifestyle and a history of state discrimination. “By the age of sixteen most young Travellers have left mainstream post-primary education, with only a small minority progressing to the senior cycle.” |
| Qualitative Info |
“In 2004/05 approximately 1,850 Traveller pupils were enrolled in post-primary schools. Most Traveller pupils remain in post-primary schools for one to three years, and the majority of these are participating in the junior cycle. By the age of sixteen most young Travellers have left mainstream post-primary education, with only a small minority progressing to the senior cycle.” -‘Report and Recommendations for Traveller Education Strategy’ (2005) |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, Majority, National minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Inter-ethnic |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market, Health and social protection, Education, Culture, Political participation, Anti-discrimination, Integration - social cohesion, Daily life |
| External Url | http://www.education.ie/servlet/blobservlet/des_recom_traveller_educ_strategy.pdf |
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