Paralysed man seeks €3m compensation

AN Irishman left paralysed from the neck down following a diving accident in Australia is seeking €3 million in compensation.

Gary Mulligan, a 32-year-old former train driver, is claiming damages totalling Aus$5m, according to papers lodged with the New South Wales Supreme Court.

Legal history will be made when the presiding judge from Australia, as well barristers, solicitors and court officials travel next week to Ireland for the hearing.