A music student who suffered a devastating brain injury after her car was rear-ended on the way to a school Christmas carol service has settled her High Court action for €6.8m.

A music student who was rear-ended in her car in Carrigaline, Co Cork on her way to conduct a carol concert for children is to receive damages of €6.8m.

A music student suffered a devastating brain injury after her car was rear-ended on the way to a Christmas carol service five years ago, the High Court heard yesterday.

A music student who was rear ended in her car on her way to conduct a children's carol concert is suing the other driver for damages, after it left her in a wheelchair.