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Number 40 of 2017


IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT 2017


CONTENTS

1. Interpretation

2. Regulations

3. Recognition of Irish Sign Language

4. Use of Irish Sign Language in legal proceedings

5. Educational supports for deaf children

6. Duty of public bodies

7. Engagement of verified competent Irish Sign Language interpreters

8. Broadcasting principles

9. Support for access to events, services and activities for users of Irish Sign Language

10. Report of operation of Act

11. Short title and commencement


Acts Referred to

Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18)

Companies Act 2014 (No. 38)

Education Act 1998 (No. 51)

Education and Training Boards Act 2013 (No. 11)

Local Government Act 2001 (No. 37)

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Number 40 of 2017


IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT 2017


An Act to provide for the recognition of Irish Sign Language, its use in legal proceedings and the provision of interpretation into Irish Sign Language by public bodies and to provide for related matters.

[24th December, 2017]

Be it enacted by the Oireachtas as follows:

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