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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of the first part of our meeting is to have a discussion with the Irish Deaf Society on the formal recognition of Irish Sign Language, ISL. I welcome Dr. John Bosco Conama and Ms Wendy Murray, directors of the Irish Deaf Society, and Mr. Brian Crean, deaf adult literacy services manager with the Irish Deaf Society. I thank the delegates for their attendance this morning to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the witnesses, Dr. John Bosco Conama, Ms Wendy Murray, Mr. Brian Crean and Mr. Darren Byrne, for that very informative presentation. I am very taken by Mr. Crean's last words, not to isolate it from all the other information shared but the words "extreme marginalisation" convey the message that has most certainly impacted on the committee members this morning. I thank the witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Members are probably entitled to know that Senator Daly has sponsored a Bill that would formally recognise Irish Sign Language. When the Bill was presented previously, it was not carried forward because it was not a Government Bill. I understand he is on the cusp of reintroducing it in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has the imprimatur of the Irish Deaf Society and its strong recommendation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I assure Ms Murray that we will not forget it. However, we are also affected by other considerations. I understand that Dr. John Bosco Conama has to return to Trinity College shortly after 10 a.m. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am going to bring everybody in but I am going to group the contributions in twos. I ask all contributors to be as succinct as possible because I want everybody to have an opportunity. I am very conscious that Dr. John Bosco Conama has to return to Trinity College.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the witnesses please to take these questions with those from the next contributor? I know it is difficult but I ask them to remember the questions Deputy Clare Daly has asked and group them with those Deputy Chambers is about to pose. I will then revert to the panel for answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will Dr. John Bosco Conama please respond to Deputy Clare Daly? Perhaps the points raised by Deputy Chambers could be addressed by Mr. Crean and Ms Murray. If we could all be more succinct, it will allow everyone the opportunity to participate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I introduce the next speaker, let me note that there are three further speakers, namely, Senator Black, Senator Clifford-Lee and Deputy Wallace. Every one of our guests this morning are interpreters. However, am I correct in saying that Ms Murray is not just an interpreter but a television personality also? I think I have seen her before. Has she appeared on our television screens?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There we are. Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In any event, it is very nice to have you all here. I call Senator Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Senator Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The panel might respond to Senators Black and Clifford-Lee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely, and we hope to be a party to ensuring that it will. Deputy Mick Wallace is our last contributor. Be very succinct, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you for that, Deputy Wallace. Senator Conway, I am sorry, we are going to have to clip this very short for you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is very welcome. For the information of members, I will note intending contributors when they raise their hand. Last week was Irish Sign Language awareness week. Our engagement this morning is coming soon afterwards. The launch of the week, which I attended along with Senator Daly, was a powerful event. You have replicated the impact here this morning for this committee. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The latter point aside, the critical message in the response about the situation north of the Border is that legislation is required. On that note, I thank Dr. John Bosco Conama, Ms Wendy Murray, Mr. Brian Crean and the very hardworking Mr. Darren Byrne for their attendance. We will suspend for five minutes before engaging with the Policing Authority and its chairperson Josephine Feehily.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the members for their engagement with our last guests from the Irish Deaf Society. This is the second session of today's meeting. I extend a very warm welcome to Ms Josephine Feehily, chairperson, and Ms Helen Hall, chief executive, of the Policing Authority. I understand Ms Karen Shelly is joining us in the Public Gallery. The purpose of this part of the meeting is to have an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Conway. Would Ms Feehily like to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Whether it does or does not, it is the answer to the question.