Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has been forced to defend comments arguing against the designation of Travellers as a distinct ethnic minority. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has been forced to defend comments arguing against the designation of Travellers as a distinct ethnic minority. The controversy had led to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar making an unusual intervention and effectively urging people not to vote for Mr Casey. Yesterday Mr Casey visited the vacant houses at the centre of the dispute between Tipperary County Council and Traveller families. What does it mean to have a special ethnic status, what rights does that confer on people?

Source: Irish Independent October 19, 2018 01:52 UTC