The Irish state was built around a monocultural idea of “true Irishness” – an idea etched into laws that ignore and inflict violence upon those who do not match this imaginary vision of a nation.
The state has long been criticised for its use of these notices, and the lack of oversight in how they are issued – particularly in a climate of poor housing and site provision for Travellers.
I took inspiration for this month’s cover illustration from the upcoming referendum on altering/removing the woman’s place as being in the home in our constitution.
There are a lot more facilities dealing in waste in areas where Travellers live. Survivors of last year’s fire in Carrickmines are living beside a closed landfill.
