Johnny Guirke (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to tell the Tánaiste about a young boy from Navan in County Meath called Conor Jordan, who is six years old. In November of 2016, his parents were given the news that Conor has autism. Conor has had many obstacles thrown at him but his parents, Louise and Declan, said he has made much progress since starting school. This fun-loving child makes them laugh and smile every single day.

Last year, Conor was partnered with a canine friend called Koby. Koby is not just any dog; he is a canine companion that will be trained over the coming months to protect Conor and make his everyday life safe. Koby is also a family dog and he will be part of the Jordan family. It will give Conor's parents great satisfaction knowing that when their son is older, Koby will keep him safe. The canine companion does not come cheap.

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