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The Irish Translators' and Interpreters' Association launches its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses with Telephone Interpreting Seminars

The ITIA is pleased to announce that two seminars will be offered by Nataly Kelly, a Boston-based language industry consultant who is the author of the first book on telephone interpreting, to be published in the summer of 2008. 

Many public services in Ireland are using telephone interpreting more and more. Examples include the Gardaí (who have just commenced a tender process for a telephone interpreting provider), hospitals, International Organisation for Migration, Refugee Legal Services and the Department of Social and Family Affairs. Telephone interpreting can seem an attractive option because it is fast and anonymous. However, there are issues around confidentiality for example the interpreter has to take a call in a public place. Also, some calls are very long and it may be difficult for the interpreter to maintain concentration and quality.

The first CPD event will take place on

Saturday, 17 May 2008
at the Irish Writers' Centre,
19 Parnell Square, Dulbin 1 (Reading Room, first floor).

There will be two sessions:

Session 1 for interpreters: 10.30 am to 12 pm

Session 2 for Government Service Providers and commercial vendors of interpreting services: 2 - 3.30 pm.

Those interested are welcome to attend both sessions.

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ITIA on Morning Ireland 'Lost in Translation - community interpreting in Ireland'

4 October 2007 Listen

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