Deaf TV viewers left out of the picture by poor levels of subtitling

DEAF people are being frustrated by the lack of subtitling on Irish television channels.

The Irish Deaf Society says less than a tenth of all Irish broadcasting is subtitled, with TV3 and NTL the worst offenders.

“Irish deaf people have every reason to feel frustrated and discriminated against,” said chairman Kevin Stanley. “They pay the same TV licence as the hearing population, yet while hearing people can enjoy full access, deaf people are getting inadequate treatment.”