We work to ensure that Deaf people have easy access to public and social services
and can exercise their rights and entitlements under the Equal Status & Disability Acts
ABOUT SLIS
Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) is the national Sign Language Interpreting Service for Ireland. Established in 2007, SLIS is supported and funded through the Citizens Information Board.
The mission of SLIS is to ensure Deaf people can live as full and equal citizens. We achieve this by promoting, and advocating for the availability of quality interpretation services to Deaf people and service providers in Ireland.
SERVICES
SLIS provide a range of services to support quality interpreting in Ireland for Deaf people and public and other services.
Emergency Service
Out of hours access to interpreters Text 087 672 5179
For interpreters for Deaf people in medical or legal crises situations
Social Fund
SLIS can arrange interpreters for funerals and some hardship cases.
With the cooperation of interpreters, SLIS usually cover the costs from our social fund.
Referral Service
If you want to book an interpreter, we can refer you to an appropriately experienced registered interpreter. All interpreters are independent freelance contractors. We also support organisations in how to use sign language interpreting.
HSE SLIS GP & Primary Care Appointments
SLIS arranges interpreters for GP appointments for Deaf people with medical cards or GP visit cards, and pays for the appointments on behalf of the HSE.
IRIS – the Irish Remote Interpreting Service
The Irish Remote Interpreting Service (IRIS) provides instant online video link access to a sign language interpreter. Advance booking advised.
The Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters
A quality assurance and registration scheme for sign language interpreters. Quality supports for sign language interpreters, including training.
EMERGENCY OUT OF HOURS SERVICE 087 672 5179
For Medical / Legal emergencies only (e.g. Hospital, Garda Station etc.) and Funerals
24 hours, every day. (click the number to send a text message)
CONTACT FORM
Contact the Sign Language Interpreting Service by filling in the form below:
STAY UP TO DATE
SLIS is Hiring – SLIS Administrator Booking Officer, Permanent, Full-time / Half-time
Full time / Part Time Posts The Role The SLIS Administrator provides administrative support to SLIS services including the referral service, the social inclusion “voucher” scheme, […]
SLIS is Hiring – Irish Sign Language (ISL) / English Sign Language Interpreter
Full time / Part Time Posts The Role To support the operation of IRIS, the national remote interpreting service, Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) is seeking […]
Board Vacancies
Board Vacancies Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to contribute their skills, knowledge, and experience to support […]