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2023
Irish Sign Language Act 'not operating as intended' and is 'poor across most sections'
These were among the findings of the first report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act (2017).
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Jan 13th 2023, 1:23 PM
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'We're asking for state agencies and bodies to engage with us now': Concerns about commitments to the Irish Sign Language Act
We spoke to Deaf Communtiy representatives at an event at Leinster House about their concerns for the 2020 deadline.
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May 22nd 2019, 10:34 AM
'A historic development': New Irish Sign Language primary teaching degree being launched
The new Bachelor of Education programme is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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Jan 24th 2019, 6:30 AM
RTÉ cancelled its sign language broadcast of the national anthem during the All Ireland Final
Members of the deaf community held a protest over RTÉ’s coverage of major events earlier this week.
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Sep 2nd 2018, 3:26 PM
Deaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's visit
RTÉ said that they were engaged in an active dialogue with the Irish Deaf Society.
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Aug 28th 2018, 2:27 PM
Sign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's All-Ireland hurling final
The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.
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Aug 19th 2018, 6:15 AM
Robbie Keane in line to take player-manager role in India - Report
Atletico de Kolkata are looking to replace Teddy Sheringham, who was sacked last month.
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Feb 6th 2018, 4:49 PM
First Dates Ireland's first ever sign language date was absolutely lovely
Tortoise!
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Jan 31st 2018, 8:43 AM
First Dates to feature couple using Irish Sign Language in Irish TV first
Irish sign language was enshrined in law at the end of last year.
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Jan 30th 2018, 6:20 AM
Legislation to officially recognise Irish Sign Language set to pass through Dáil today
The bill is expected to pass through all stages of the Dáil today.
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Dec 14th 2017, 8:37 AM
This little boy is on a mission to get RTÉ using sign language on the Toy Show
Quaid Cleland is a nine-year-old hearing child who wants to get the whole country signing.
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Aug 10th 2014, 10:15 AM
Opinion: The rights of the Deaf community have just been spectacularly undermined
Recent claims by the Government that it would support the development of key services through Irish Sign Language have been seriously undermined by the news that one national Deaf advocacy organisation has been forced to closed down.
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Jul 9th 2014, 1:00 PM
VIDEOS: Learn how to order a pint using Irish Sign Language
Do you know how to say ‘hello’ or ‘thank you’ using ISL? We’re feeling generous today so we’ll teach you those as well.
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Sep 22nd 2013, 5:30 PM
Irish sign language website for parents launched
The site is designed for parents of deaf or hard of hearing children
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Mar 28th 2013, 6:45 AM
Havelange resigns from IOC ahead of ethics hearing - reports
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange is reported to have resigned from the International Olympic Committee days before an investigation into alleged kickbacks opens.
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Dec 5th 2011, 12:09 PM