Pilot scheme aims to help deaf community at Garda stations

A pilot scheme that will use technology to support members of the deaf community in Garda stations has been in operation in Dublin and Kerry.

Pilot scheme aims to help deaf community at Garda stations
Thu, 21 Nov, 2019 - 05:50
Joe Leogue

A pilot scheme that will use technology to support members of the deaf community in Garda stations has been in operation in Dublin and Kerry.

A webcam and computer will deliver video-link access to the Irish Remote Interpreting Service (IRIS) which provides an Irish Sign Language interpreter.

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