Mandatory masks on public transport ‘challenging for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing’

Concerns have been raised by an advocacy group for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing over new regulations requiring passengers to wear face coverings while on public transport.

Chime, the National Charity for Deafness and Hearing Loss, has raised its concerns with the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet), and is seeking to allow transparent face-shields to be used instead of face coverings.

https://www.thejournal.ie/concerns-mask-wearing-5148522-Jul2020/