Critically ill mother-of-two Sylvia O'Leary from Ballincollig Co Cork is expected to be assessed for her third liver transplant in London this morning.

A Cork woman who contracted Hepatitis C in 1991 has left Ireland for an operation abroad.

Doctors have confirmed that a critically ill Cork mother will travel to London for her third life saving liver transplant.

Preparations have been made at a London hospital for the arrival of Co Cork woman Sylvia O'Leary, who is due to be flown over from Ireland for a life saving operation later today.

AN air ambulance dash will be made today to help save the life of a mother of-two suffering from hepatitis C.

The Department of Health has confirmed that it has concluded a compensation case with the family of a critically ill Cork woman.

Health Minister Micheal Martin has promised that the compensation package for a woman who contracted Hepatitis C during a life-saving operation will be finalised by close of business today.

The family of a Co Cork woman who was infected with Hepatitis C during a life-saving operation has criticised Health Minister Micheal Martin for failing to authorise a compensation package.

THE State was last night accused of a cruel and calculated delay in settling a claim by a Hepatitis C victim at death’s door.