Irish Sign Language

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Questions (1090)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

1090. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if he will report on the implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 by the Courts Service. [13491/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

Management of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: [e-mail].

Implementation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 is a matter for the Courts Service. Therefore, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.