The Irish national anthem was performed publicly yesterday afternoon for the first time in Irish sign language at the launch of a report by an all-party Oireachtas Committee.
Cpl Anthony Kelly lead the Irish deaf community choir in the first public performance of the new Irish Sign Language version of the national anthem Amhrán na bhFiann ( Watch the video In full via RTE Politics)
WATCH: The historic first ever public performance of the new Irish Sign Language version of the national anthem Amhrán na bhFiann (In full) pic.twitter.com/BTbl0dfey3
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According to a statement from the committee the majority of public submissions called for the anthem to be given respect, dignity and protection.
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Recommendations
The report also recommends:
- Primary and secondary schools be provided with the national anthem in Irish, English and in sign language to assist teaching and learning
- A copy of the national anthem and the protocols for its use be issued with all Irish passports
- That at public events such as a sporting event, all persons present should stand at attention throughout the performance
