Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 15:

In page 6, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following:

“Support for access to events, services and activities for users of Irish Sign Language9. (1) The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection may, with the consent of the Minster for Expenditure and Reform, out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas, provide funds to facilitate users of Irish Sign Language with regard to support in relation to access to social, educational and cultural events and services (including medical) and other activities by such users as specified in guidelines made by that Minister of the Government.

(2) Guidelines under this section shall specify the events, services and activities to which the guidelines apply and shall make provision regarding the management and delivery of the support in relation to access to those events, services or activities by users of Irish Sign Language.”.

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