Sign Language Interpreting Service
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
Services
SLIS provide a range of services to support quality interpreting in Ireland for Deaf people and public and other services.
Request an Irish Sign Language Interpreter for a GP appointment
Do you need an interpreter for a GP appointment? (Or other Primary Care Centre appointments)
Request an Irish Sign Language Interpreter
If you need to book an interpreter, we can refer you to an independent freelance interpreter by clicking below.
Emergency Service
Out of hours access to interpreters
Text 087 672 5179
For interpreters for Deaf people in medical or legal crises situations
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.
Seeking experienced Board Member
For further information please watch the adjacent video our read our post below on board vacancies
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.
