A Midleton audiologist says he felt compelled to help a young Ukrainian boy who was forced to flee to Ireland with his mother.
Nine year old Matvii from Odessa was diagnosed with severe hearing difficulties and wasn’t able to receive treatment due to the Russian invasion.
The young boy struggled to adapt to life in Ireland and had issues with the language barrier due to his hearing difficulties.
Speaking to RedFM News, Joe O'Sullivan from Hidden Hearing in Midleton said he was happy to help:
Speaking to RedFM News through a translator, Matvii's mother Natalia says the gesture is greatly appreciated:
