Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
764. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which his Department and agencies under his remit are meeting obligations under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17428/21]
View answerAs my Department was established relatively recently, my officials are continuing to finalise arrangements for the operation of a variety of corporate and support functions, including though the progression of a shared service agreement with the Department of Education. The arrangements being put in place will ensure that a number of central corporate services, including for example resources required to meet obligations under the Irish Sign Language Act, will be provided. Discussions on these matters are ongoing at present and are expected to be finalised in the near future. Information regarding the respective position in agencies under the aegis of my Department is being collated and will be provided in due course.
