Blind boy receives €3.2m in damages

A blind 13-year-old boy who sued over an alleged delay in operating on him when he had a potentially blinding eye disorder at birth, has settled his damages action for €3.2m.

Noel McCarthy is totally and permanently blind, but up until seven years ago, he had some navigation vision.

Noel, the High Court heard, is a smart, bright boy who follows sport by listening to the commentary. He has also had to learn braille.