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Government urged to recognise sign language

The deaf community in Ireland is urging the government to recognise sign language as Ireland's third official language.

Government urged to recognise sign language

Sat, 22 Sep, 2007 - 11:02

The deaf community in Ireland is urging the government to recognise sign language as Ireland's third official language.

The call comes as the Irish Deaf Society launches its third 'Sign Language Awareness Week'.

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