WHAT IS REMOTE INTERPRETING (IRIS)
The Irish Remote Interpreting Service (IRIS) provides a live video-link to an Irish Sign Language interpreter.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am-7:00pm (last appointment 6:30pm)
Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm (last appointment 3:30pm)
Sunday 12.00pm – 2.00pm (last appointment 1:30pm)
IRIS was set up to reduce the inequalities Deaf people face every day in accessing public and other services and information.
IRIS enables organisations to communicate with Deaf clients, giving them access to their services and fully complying with Equal Status & Disability legislation, as well as Consumer Protection Codes and customer charters.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You arrange a video link appointment (e.g. skype for business) with the Deaf person and IRIS. The remote interpreter interprets for you and your Deaf client through video.
Benefits of using IRIS
- IMPROVES SERVICE TO YOUR DEAF CLIENTS
- INCREASES YOUR SERVICES REACH
- ENHANCES YOUR CORPORATE REPUTATION
- CONTRIBUTES TO SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUALITY
- ENABLES YOU TO COMPLY WITH LEGISLATION
Advance booking recommended
Best to book in advance (at least one week’s notice is advised).
Where is IRIS appropriate?
- CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS ON YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
- INFORMATION QUERIES AND SALES
- MEETINGS WITH STAFF MEMBERS
- DOCUMENTATION AND FORM FILLING
- INTERVIEWS
IRIS is an additional service, but face-to-face interpreting services are still advised where IRIS is deemed inappropriate.
How much does it cost?
The service is free for Deaf citizens and many public service providers.
Fees:
- €33 PER BOOKING (22 MINUTES)
- €150 FOR PREPAID BOOKING OF 5 (€30 EACH)
- €275 FOR PREPAID BOOKING OF 10 (€27.50 EACH)
- €600 FOR 6 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION – ONE APPOINTMENT PER DAY – UNLIMITED DAYS
- INDIVIDUALISED PLANS ALSO AVAILABLE
- CHARITY RATE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BY EMAIL RECEPTION@SLIS.IE
