The South-East Clare mother of a nine-year-old boy with Down Sundrome has given a cautious welcome to news that children with a mild form of the condition will be given more help in schools.
Children adjuged to have 'mild' Down's Syndrome wil be guaranteed an extra 2.5 hours of resource teaching, under plans announced by the Education Minister.
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Clonlara's Noreen Keane has welcomed the move as a start, but is disappointed that it has only come after years of campaigning.
She believes it's in the country's best interests for children with disabilities to be given supports when they are young.
