€1m added to man’s €2.5m settlement over tumour

A 30-year-old man who was severely disabled after an alleged delay in diagnosing his brain tumour and a subsequent decision to operate instead of chemotherapy treatment yesterday accepted a further payout of €1m towards his care for the next five years.

This is on top of a settlement of €2.5m approved by the High Court three years ago for Seamus Walshe Jr, of Taylor’s Hill, Galway City.

Mr Walshe Jr was a third-level student of construction when he complained of problems with his eyes, including his upward gaze, nausea, and vomiting six years ago.