Connor Corroon cannot walk unaided, uses a wheelchair and can only speak with the help of special eye gaze technology.

A man who suffered catastrophic injuries during his birth at City General Hospital, Cork, is to receive a further €1.45m for his care over the next five years.

Family wants case finalised to end ‘angst, anxiety and disruption’

An 18-year-old youth with cerebral palsy who had sued for alleged negligence in relation to the circumstances of his birth in a Cork hospital was yesterday granted a further €475,000 towards his care.

A 15-year-boy who suffered "catastrophic injuries" at birth has been awarded €1.6m as part settlement of his High Court medical negligence action against a Cork Hospital and a Consultant Obstetrician.