Person: David Corr

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Girl gets €9m over treatment at birth

An 11-year-old girl who has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair yesterday settled for €9m her High Court action over her care around the time of her birth.

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Fees must reflect the financial era: Judge

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Extra €635k for girl with cerebral palsy over mistakes at birth

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Man charged with Belfast stabbing murder

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€1.9m interim settlement for family of girl, 6

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Consultant apologises to girl over condition

Afistfullofdollars wins Bobbyjo Chase

Afistfullofdollars confirmed Noel Meade's team are well and truly back in business by grabbing the feature race at Fairyhouse.

Sat, 23 Feb, 2008

Health fears as C-sections jump by 81%

THE number of women having Caesarean sections in Ireland has increased by a staggering 81% since 1991, leading midwives to claim that many mothers are enduring risky surgery when it is not medically necessary.

Tue, 03 May, 2005

Consultants may be forced to quit their practices in insurance row

CONSULTANT obstetricians say they will be forced to give up their practice if the row between the State and a British firm over insurance cover continues.

Sat, 18 Sep, 2004

Negligence issue spurs parents into court

IN response to David Corr's article "Insuring our Families' Futures" (Irish Examiner, February 16) I would like to point out that if consultant obstetrician gynaecologists were prepared to admit liability when mistakes were made by them then they could spare parents the "trauma of taking action in the courts" and dramatically cut down on costs for all parties concerned.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2004

Insurance scheme will hit hospitals, warn consultants

THE manager of the country's busiest private maternity hospital has warned that forcing private obstetricians out of practice due to unaffordable insurance would put an unbearable strain on public hospitals.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2003