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

Amendment No. 7 proposes to insert a new section that relates to the use of Irish Sign Language in legal proceedings. There is a reference to a presiding officer in this provision. It is not clear who this is in relation to in legal proceedings. Subject to legal advice, this provision does not appear to be necessary. Subsections (1) to (4) are enough to put the right person to use Irish Sign Language in court proceedings. I am not sure why the Senator sees to need to go further.