David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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451. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the protocol regarding the provision of sign language interpreters for deaf persons when they are being interviewed by, or giving statements to, a member of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23345/15]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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452. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the protocol regarding ensuring an appropriate adult is present with persons with intellectual disabilities when they are being interviewed by, or giving statements to, a member of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23346/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 452 together.

I have requested the information sought by the Deputy in relation to the protocol in place for the provision of sign language interpreters and the protocol regarding ensuring an appropriate adult is present with persons with intellectual disabilities when they are being interviewed and I will write directly to the Deputy when the information is to hand.