by Gearoidin McEvoy. Ireland is no stranger to language rights. Language has, since the birth of the Free State, been an integral part of national identity. Many will be aware of the curious position of Irish held in the 1937 Constitution, as the first official language of the state, having preference legally over English. The … Continue reading Having Our Voices Heard – the Official Languages Act foreshadowing the Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill