Colin Farrell invites Irish autism campaigner to deliver his charity's keynote speech

Autism campaigner Cara Darmody gave the keynote address at the inaugural launch of actor Colin Farrell’s new charity foundation in the US last night. Picture: Mark Darmody

A school girl autism campaigner from Co Tipperary delivered the keynote address at the launch of actor Colin Farrell’s new charity foundation in the US last night.

Cara Darmody, aged 14, used the opportunity to tell the 1,200 guests at the event in Chicago how the lack of sufficient special needs assessments and provision is a “national disgrace” in Ireland.