Press Statement, Wednesday 5th October 2016
Deaths of Mr. Daniel McCarthy & Mr. William McCarthy
The Irish Deaf Society would like to extend its sympathies to the McCarthy Family on the deaths of William McCarthy and Daniel McCarthy and to their many friends within the Deaf community.
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Their deaths have highlighted the devastating effects of social isolation for senior citizens and for the senior Deaf community in Ireland. Social isolation for the Deaf community can happen due to the lack of accessible services in Irish Sign Language for the Deaf community in general.
Eddie Redmond CEO: “We are disheartened to hear this very sad news this morning, both gentlemen were members of the Deaf community and we encourage that if you know of any senior Deaf people in your area who may need assistance, to contact us here at the Irish Deaf Society.