The fact remains that, at least in the area where this took place, according to what Aine posted and has told me (she lives near there, too), it has been an issue with the media.

I've also found that, according to an AP article, the fact that she is an Irish Traveller will have a bearing on who gets custody of her child:

Charles Smith, director of the St. Joseph County Office of Family and Children, said the fact the family is part of the Irish Travelers will play a role in whether other family members get temporary custody of the girl – and whether the Toogoods regain custody.

And, that's not discrimination?