Today’s top feature: DISABLED BEARING THE PAIN

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

Gerry Doyle holds a photograph of his son Patrick, who receives residential care at a facility run by the Brothers of Charity in Ballybane, Galway. Picture: Andrew Downes

ONE apple cut in half, one-third of a cucumber, 14 grapes, a plum, three strawberries, a raw carrot, Doritos crisps and a particular selection of sweets.