Mother of disabled boy to meet council

A desperate mother who was forced to install a padded bedroom for her son to prevent him hurting himself has secured a meeting with authorities about her situation.

Frances Healy, whose son Luke, 14, has special needs, was turned down by Limerick City Council last week for a disabled grants allowance.

However, after going public with her story on Friday, officials from City Hall contacted her about a possible review of her case. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday.