State to pay up hep C victim’s compo

A MOTHER-OF-TWO who is on a life support machine has finally had her compensation claim with the State settled.

The family of Sylvia O’Leary, a hepatitis C victim, was forced to publicise her claim in the media on Christmas Eve, as the State had still not finalised a settlement with her.

The family’s solicitor issued a statement saying the State were gambling on Sylvia dying before they would agree her settlement claim. However, a settlement has now been reached.