The family of a pensioner left in a coma following a burglary at his home, says they hope and pray his condition continues to improve.
73-year-old Tom Niland was put on life-support after the incident, which happened in January in Skreen in County Sligo.
Three men have been charged in connection with aggravated burglary.
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Tom's cousin, Michael Walsh, says while there has been a small bit of progress, it is wonderful news:
"The fact is that he has opened his eye and he's able to respond you know in a very small way. It's not a major, but at least it hasn't gone the other way."
