'No one is listening': Crystal Swing's Dervla opens up about her son's autism 

'He is the light of our lives and we absolutely adore him, but life with Paul is very, very difficult'
Dervla Burke O’Connor spoke of the difficulties caring for Paul. Picture: @dervla_b / Instagram

Dervla Burke O’Connor spoke of the difficulties caring for Paul. Picture: @dervla_b / Instagram

Crystal Swing star Dervla Burke O’Connor has opened up about life with her severely autistic child as she pleads for support for her and other families in Cork.

The Cork mother said she is on her knees “begging every day” for help but “no one is listening” to her and other parents plight.

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