Family of autistic boy commence proceeding against State

The family of a 15-year-old autistic boy who has been unable to obtain a secondary school place for almost two years has commenced High Court proceedings against the State aimed at providing the boy with an education suitable to his needs.

Brian Hiney, suing through his mother Carmel, from Church Street, Crossmolina, Co Mayo had brought an action seeking to compel the Minister for Education and the State to provide him with an education that is suitable for his needs, and are seeking an order directing the defendants to provide him with an appropriate education suitable for his needs.