Teenage arsonists target Cork school for autistic children

Gardaí are hunting for two arsonists who targeted a school for children with autism.

Emir Duffy, principal of Cara Junior School, on the northside of Cork City, said the attack would have a huge impact on the daily routine of her 60 pupils, and she has appealed to the community to keep the building safe during the summer holidays.

“Our children need this stuff — it’s not a luxury. They need it to be able to function in our world,” she said.