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Ger Leddin spoke to David McCarthy from Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. David talks about how the charity works, what goes into training these exceptional dogs, and the difference they can make not just to the child, but to parents, siblings and the wider community. We’ll also hear about the growing demand for assistance dogs and the challenges the organisation faces as it tries to meet that need.

1st broadcast on 11/12/2025