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John Mullarkey is taking on a 24-hour Croagh Patrick challenge, climbing the mountain as many times as possible to raise funds for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland and Parkinson’s Ireland Galway.

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland has published its Pre-Budget Submission 2027, calling on Government to establish a dedicated School Support Dog Grant Scheme to support the placement of highly trained School Support Dogs in schools across Ireland.

A proud moment for AADI as President of Ireland Catherine Connolly accepts our invitation to become Patron, recognising 15 years of supporting autistic children, families and school communities across Ireland.

The new guidebook sets out the full framework behind AADI’s School Support Dog Programme, which places highly trained dogs in primary and post-primary schools to support wellbeing, inclusion, emotional regulation and access to learning for neurodivergent students.

Each assistance dog costs €25,000 to train, and AADI never charges families – believing every child should have access to support, regardless of their means.