A group of families in a north Cork village who sued a wind farm operator claiming the huge turbines adversely affected their health have settled their High Court actions.

Seven Cork families could be on course to receive damages after a wind farm operator admitted liability in a High Court action over noise pollution.

A group of families in a north Cork village are suing a wind farm operator in a landmark case, claiming the huge turbines are adversely affecting their health.

A garda vehicle careered out of control at speeds of up to 60mph before crashing into a pensioner who later died from her injuries, an inquest heard today.