Punky set to show life with Down syndrome

THE world’s first animated television series to have a lead character with Down syndrome is coming to RTÉ television next week.

Aimed at pre-school children, Punky is an RTÉjr series that tells stories from the everyday life of Punky, a little girl who has Down syndrome.

Created, written and produced in Ireland, the series which features 20 seven-minute-long episodes will begin broadcasting on May 3.