The woman started giving evidence on Tuesday in the Central Criminal Court trial of the men - her three uncles and four brothers.

The athlete from Rush, Co Dublin, will wear noise-cancelling headphones and an ear mould to raise awareness of the challenges and supports for children and adults with deafness or hearing loss

Chime aims to highlight the significant implications of hearing loss and the need for a national hearing care plan

Chime said a three-year delay in the provision of audiology services in many parts of the country has revealed a ‘dysfunctional’ system.

Theresa and Eamonn Collins have been trying to lip-read newscasters and presenters on TV since they say the service suddenly stopped