About Laois Traveller Action Group
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Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) is a Traveller organisation that represents, promotes, supports, and empowers Travellers. LTAG works to achieve equality, better living conditions, better health, and the recognition of Traveller culture and ethnicity. In county Laois there is a Traveller population of less than 1,000.
LTAG staff teams provide a primary healthcare programme, and community development programmes aimed at men and women along with a range of supports linking with other providers in the field of:
- Education
- Mental Health
- Substance Misuse
- Housing
- and Traveller Rights.
Annette Long
Project Manager
Annette has been with LTAG since 2014 in the capacity of Office Manager. Annette was appointed Project Manager by the board of Management in December 2021.
Brian Byrne
Community Development Worker
Brian Byrne has been with LTAG since 2019. Brian is our Community Development Worker, Men’s Programme. Brian also works with families and individuals in various areas such as accommodation, education supports, advocacy and groups.
Jules Fitzpatrick
Community Development Worker
Jules has worked in LTAG since 2019. Jules is our Community Development Worker, Women’s Programme. Jules also works with families and individuals in various areas such as accommodation, education supports, advocacy and groups.
Amy Costello
Primary Healthcare Coordinator
Amy joined LTAG in January 2022 and her post is Primary Healthcare Coordinator. Amy works directly with the PHC Team, delivering health messages to the community regarding mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular, asthma and more.
Nuala Hogan
Health Education Support
Nuala will be joining the team in early September. More details to follow.
Bernie Power
Peer Support Worker
Bernie’s post is a joint venture between LTAG and Tusla. Bernie will establish and support a National Youth Advisory Group between the ages of 18-24 who have availed of Tusla services. This group will have an influence and impact on Tusla policies and services.
David Walsh
IT Support
David joined LTAG in late 2023 as part of the Community Employment Scheme. He provides our team with support on all IT issues, assists with data input to our Salesforce system, and helps members of the Travelling community with passport applications and online driving theory mock tests.
Bridget O Connor
Primary Healthcare Worker
Bridget is part of the Primary Healthcare Team. She has worked for LTAG since 2012. Bridget’ role is to help and support Traveller families in Laois. She is also a member of the Traveller community
Bridget McInerney
Primary Healthcare Worker
Bridget is part of the Primary Healthcare Team. She has worked for LTAG since 2012. Bridget’s role is to help and support Traveller families in Laois. She is also a member of the Traveller community.
Kathleen Nevin
Primary Healthcare Worker
Kathleen is part of the Primary Healthcare Team. She has worked for LTAG since 2012. Kathleen’s role is to help and support Traveller families in Laois. She is also a member of the Traveller community.
Kathleen McDonagh
Primary Healthcare Worker
Kathleen is part of the Primary Healthcare Team. She has worked for LTAG since 2013 Kathleen’s role is to help and support Traveller families in Laois. She is also a member of the Traveller community.
Maureen McInerney
Primary Healthcare Worker
Maureen is part of the Primary Healthcare Team. She has worked for LTAG since 2013. Maureen’s role is to help and support Traveller families in Laois. She is also a member of the Traveller community.