Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first broadcast of ‘News for the Deaf’ on RTÉ, the pioneering Irish Sign Language news program that began on January 6, 1975. This significant milestone highlights the progress in accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Ireland. The current program, RTÉ News with ISL, airs seven days a week, reaching a viewership of 100,000. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of continued inclusivity and representation in news media.