Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed)
2:00 am
Ms Elaine Grehan:
For me, AI is really good. This is not when we are talking about ISL but in terms of English being my second language and not having access to information. A lot of deaf people do not have access to information, such as what is a different way to present what they want to say or how they would express something. In terms of me understanding medical terminology or being able to answer or prepare ahead for potential questions, AI is extremely helpful for me to be better able to respond in English. However, that is not in the context of ISL. AI is very positive for the deaf community. Members of the community feel more able to converse with hearing society in the mainstream in having this as a help in the context of English.