Seanad debates
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage
10:30 am
Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
For the information of Members, according to a note for the Chair, amendment No. 4 in the name of Senator Mark Daly seeks to require the State to recognise ISL and to provide users of public bodies with free interpretation when accessing services. The provision of free interpretation would have the effect of imposing a charge upon the Revenue and, therefore, in accordance with Standing Order 41, the amendment cannot be moved save by way of a Government amendment. It is the principle-----
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