The inspirational Mark Pollock speaks to Irene Feighan and reveals how he aims to make Ireland the world’s leading research centre for robotics and spinal stimulation.

Blind Irish adventurer Mark Pollock — who was left paralysed when he fell 25ft from a bedroom window while staying with friends in England — has won his battle for damages in the High Court in London.

A judge in London has ruled in favour of a blind adventurer who sued friends after he was left paralysed after falling from a window in their home.

Sometimes we choose our challenges. And, sometimes, challenges choose us. What we decide to do about them is what counts.

A blind adventurer who was paralysed in 2010 was described as an inspiration to the next generation of doctors alongside whom he received an honorary degree.