Pavee Point Says Its Unacceptable Some Members Of The Community Go Against Public Health Advice.

Thursday, 13 May 2021 09:24

A marquee, intended for a wedding reception, was removed from a halting site in Dublin.

A Traveller advocacy group says it's "unacceptable" a "small minority" of the community are choosing to go against public health advice.

Yesterday a marquee, intended for a wedding reception, was removed from a halting site in south Dublin, preventing it from taking place.

The structure, which could cater for up to 60 people, would have breached Covid-19 rules.

It's the second such incident in a week, with 120 guests attending a post-wedding gathering in Longford last Wednesday.

Pavee Point co-director, Martin Collins, says they should not be happening:

Martin Collins,says companies supplying the marquees also have a role to play:

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