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NASC Launches Everyday Racism Campaign Video
“Stop. See racism. Stand up” is the central message of a new anti-racism video Nasc is launching today as part of the EverydayRacism – 30 Days Of Action’ campaign.
Read more: NASC Launches Everyday Racism Campaign VideoThe Tharie Times
Our latest edition is now available.The theme of this issue is Traveller Ethnicity, please click on link. to read.
Water Charges
Water charges will apply from October 2014, with the first bills due to be issued by “Irish Water” in January 2015. Irish Water will be contacting every household to request details including who is living in the household in order to claim the relevant free allowances. The occupier (tenant in case of a rented dwelling) will be asked to respond with the information.
Read more: Water ChargesRecognising Traveller Ethnicity
National Traveller MABS welcomes the recommendation by the Justice Oireachtas Committee for the Irish State to Recognise Traveller Ethnicity
Read more: Recognising Traveller EthnicityCredit Unions Electronic Payment Facility
Credit Unions are moving to provide members from every section of Irish society access to modern financial services at a fraction of the cost of the traditional banking system.
Read more: Credit Unions Electronic Payment FacilityWhat is Ethnic Monitoring?
There are over 188 different nationalities and many different ethnic groups living in Ireland. As such Ireland is a diverse and multi-ethnic society.
Read more: What is Ethnic Monitoring?Vincent Browne Launches "Overcoming Illegal Debt" a NTMABS Education Resource
On Tuesday October 8th 2013, Journalist and Broadcaster Vincent Browne launched a community education resource by National Traveller MABS entitled Overcoming Illegal Debt.
Read more: Vincent Browne Launches "Overcoming Illegal Debt" a NTMABS Education ResourceAlliance of Social Protection Recipients
The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD will address the inaugural meeting of the Alliance of Social Protection Recipients which will take place on this Friday the 19th of October 2013 at the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis.
Read more: Alliance of Social Protection RecipientsVincentian Partnership for Social Justice
Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice (VPSJ) has updated it’s Minimum Essential Standard of Living expenditure figures for 2012.
Read more: Vincentian Partnership for Social JusticeNancy Power Receives National Education Achievement Award
The 2012 Exchange House National Educational Achievement Awards took place on November 2nd at the Wood Quay Venue in Dublin.
Read more: Nancy Power Receives National Education Achievement AwardTraveller Woman Embarks on Her Dream
On the 8th November 2012, Traveller woman Margaret McDonagh officially opened her new dress making business O'Brien's Fine Designs in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
Read more: Traveller Woman Embarks on Her Dream