Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will not ask any questions. I thank the witnesses for the powerful presentations. From the start, I have felt sorry for Mr. Byrne, the interpreter. I find the pace that they go at incredible. I found the comment of Dr. Conama about the power of visual language very interesting. It is something I had not really thought about but it reminded me of something. I remember being in Italy years ago and I saw an Italian in a telephone booth. He was holding the telephone with the side of his head so that he could use his two hands. His two hands were going all the time while he was on the telephone talking to someone. The Italians probably understand the power of the visual more than we do.

I have to admit that I have found this incredibly educational. I had been ignorant about the issue. I am struck by the degree to which I had not thought about how much people's human rights are being violated. I thank the deputation for making us so aware of this.