Definition of "traveller" in Irish law ?

Dr Brown

Just wondering if there is a legal Definition of what a "traveller" actually is in Irish law ?

Would it be possible for members of the general public to self identify as "travellers" ?

GM228

Dr Brown wrote: »

Just wondering if there is a legal Definition of what a "traveller" actually is in Irish law ?

Would it be possible for members of the general public to self identify as "travellers" ?

There are two definitions, the first in the Housing Act 1988 is more of a provision description for the appropriate Act:-

persons belonging to the class of persons who traditionally pursue or have pursued a nomadic way of life.

Then the actual legal definition as per the Equal Status Act 2000:-

“Traveller community” means the community of people who are commonly called Travellers and who are identified (both by themselves and others) as people with a shared history, culture and traditions including, historically, a nomadic way of life on the island of Ireland.

The "who are identified (both by themselves and others)" would make it difficult to self identify.

Under His Eye

So nothing from stopping me from identifying as a traveller so.

nuac

Thanks GM 228

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