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Deaf claim they're denied access to Dáil

The Irish Deaf Society says they've been denied access to the public gallery in the Dáil to watch le...
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1:25 PM - 15 Jul 2014



Deaf claim they're denied...

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Deaf claim they're denied access to Dáil

TodayFM
TodayFM

1:25 PM - 15 Jul 2014



The Irish Deaf Society says they've been denied access to the public gallery in the Dáil to watch leader's questions, because the Dáil won't provide an interpreter.

Fianna Fail Senator Mark Daly has expressed outrage saying it's discrimmination against the deaf community.

However, Oireachtas sources say the correct procedure hasn't been followed, and they're yet to get a proper request.

Helen Vaughan reports.



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