Disabled Romanian child forced to return home

A four-year-old disabled Romanian girl has been forced to return to her native country over a visa dispute.

A four-year-old disabled Romanian girl has been forced to return to her native country over a visa dispute.

Michaela Porum-boru Florica, who suffers from a paralysed back, had been living with a Dundalk family.

She had to return after the Romanian Government decided to revoke the tourist visa it had granted to the girl.

Brid Hughes, who had been caring for the child, said she was concerned that she would not get the treatment for her condition in Romania.

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