'It’s not looking good': Teen with autism is denied place in a special school for second year in row

Darragh Murphy's parents are frustrated after trying for years to get him into the most appropriate school

Darragh Murphy's parents, Gary and Alison, say they are frustrated by the process through which parents appeal a school's decision not to enrol their child. 

A teenager with autism who remained in his mainstream primary school this year after not receiving a place in a special school has again not received an offer of a place. 

Darragh Murphy, 14, from Ballinlough, Cork City, does not have a school placement for this September, despite his parents spending the last year wrapped up in the appeals process.