Deaf woman secures order in Kildare court
Sign language interpreter assigned to case
A woman described in court as being deaf got a protection order.
She came before Naas District seeking protection under family law legislation.
The woman who is herself alleged to have abused her partner, alleged through someone who assisted her for hearing, that her partner was endeavouring to use her children against her.
She also alleged that the man, who was not present for the bearing, was using her disability against her.
The matter was adjourned for a fuller hearing and Judge Desmond Zaidan directed that a sign language interpreter be available to assist the woman and the court on the adjourned date.