Autism campaigner, 12, aims to be first to sit State exam in Leinster House

Cara Darmody and her brother John at their home in Ardfinnan, near Cahir, Co Tipperary. Picture: Neil Michael

A sixth-class school girl has applied to sit Leaving Cert maths in Leinster House.

Cara Darmody has applied via her local senator to be able to take the exams there.