Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Trevor Ó ClochartaighTrevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Absolutely, we are looking at amendments Nos. 1 to 3 , inclusive, to the section, and amendment No. 14. We have debated this issue on quite a number of occasions over the last six years. I was a Member of the previous Seanad in which Bills had been brought forward on Irish Sign Language so this is a little like Groundhog Day for the people in the Gallery who are listening to the debate today.

I am concerned about the procedural issues we have had around the amendments. The toing and froing on the amendments and the lack of clarity leaves a lot to be desired. It concerns me if it does not concern the Minister of State.

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