The High Court has granted an order to the HSE allowing anti retro-viral drugs to be administered to the child of an expectant mother with HIV.

A paediatrician has told the High Court that she believes the infant of a woman with HIV has the right to reduce its risk of contracting the virus.

A paediatrician has told the High Court there is a significant risk that an expectant mother with HIV will pass the virus on to her child.

An emergency High Court sitting is to hear expert evidence today before deciding whether anti retro-viral drugs are to be administered to the child of an expectant mother with HIV.