National Traveller MABS is concerned with the financial inclusion of Travellers. Travellers experience multiple forms of financial exclusion which is linked to mental stress and consequently impacts on mental and physical health. [PDF 450KB]

National Traveller MABS welcomes the Review of the Scheme of Loans and Grants for the Purchase of Caravans by Travellers undertaken by the Housing Agency. The Review was commissioned following National Traveller MABS recommendations in 2015 that such a review was necessary. [PDF 499KB]

This report was commissioned by the Department of Housing and Planning, Community and Local Government and conducted by the Housing Agency. [PDF 1397KB]

This research investigated the system whereby rents and electricity were paid in Traveller specific accommodation in Fingal County Council, set in a national context. The research was carried out by Brian Harvey and Kathy Walsh. [PDF 346KB]

Prepared in June 2016 by National Traveller MABS. In this submission we call for the need for a new financial model of micro lending to be made available to people who are financially excluded. One of our recommendations is that The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government to insist on the provision of caravan loans for Travellers in all local authorities in the Republic of Ireland. [PDF 393KB]

The pilot Caravan Loan Scheme was established in 2000 and operated until 2009. This report charts the background to and the operation of this social finance initiative, funded by the Society of Vincent de Paul and operated with the assistance of Exchange House MABS (later National Traveller MABS). The report also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the project and makes recommendations for future similar projects. [PDF 529KB]

Over the past 10 years, National Traveller MABS has consistently shown a commitment to the Traveller community by seeking to end financial exclusion through policy work and by working with the Community to promote money management. Prepared by Dr Stuart Stamp with the assistance of Liz Daly for National Traveller MABS. [PDF 712KB]

A year in review. Refocusing for the future.National Traveller MABS is the leading advocate for the financial inclusion of Travellers in Ireland. We work closely with other Traveller organisations that share similar values in relation to inclusion and equality for all. [PDF 1996KB]

National Traveller MABS approaches its mission from a perspective of community development with a commitment to human rights and equality. National Traveller MABS approaches its mission from a perspective of community development with a commitment to human rights and equality. National Traveller MABS recognises financial exclusion to be a key component of social and institutional exclusion.  [PDF 442KB]

Prepared June 2015 National Traveller MABS are requesting that the Government not forget the Traveller community in the upcoming budget. Ireland is in a recovery position, we want this recovery to benefit and tackle the inequalities that currently exist. [PDF 424KB]