Travelling people in Ireland have become identified with terrifying violence in robberies of isolated rural farmhouses and of the old and alone in cities. Traveller weddings often involve fighting with axes and slashhooks. Travellers are at the centre of the cruel trade in rhino horn. And there are extremely wealthy Travellers who don't put their hand in their pocket to buy houses for their homeless fellows.

It's all very well to call on your society to give you a home and to recognise your unique culture and heritage, but there should be a quid pro quo.

And yes, I posted this anonymously. I'd be afraid not to.