“Not a national disgrace, an international embarrassment” is Tipperary teenager’s slogan as she prepares to protest outside Leinster House

A Tipperary teenager is set to become the youngest person to hold a protest rally outside Leinster House.

14-year-old Cara Darmody from Ardfinnan, whose two brothers are autistic, has long been highlighting the plight of thousands of children with additional needs who are not getting assessments, services or proper school places.

Her latest action sees her march on the Dáil tomorrow with a slogan “not national disgrace, an international embarrassment” – Dad Mark has been outlining why on KCLR;