Nellie Browne may not only be one of the west of Ireland’s oldest apple growers, but she may also be one of the wisest participants in Galway 2020, the city’s European capital of culture.

Caroline O’Doherty meets Gerry Doyle, who fears the budget may inflict more cuts in services to his autistic son Patrick, 26

An inquiry into a centre for adults with severe intellectual disabilities in Galway has uncovered serious gaps in the provision of services.

EIGHT people who suffer from intellectual disability and mental health issues are being sent outside the state by the health service because the treatment is not available here.