Man settles for €4.1m over circumstances of birth

A 22-year-old man with cerebral palsy who had sued over the circumstances of his birth has settled his High Court action, with an interim payout of €4.1m.

Andrew Whelan cannot speak and will require full-time care and special accommodation for the rest of his life, the High Court heard.

Mr Justice Anthony Barr yesterday approved the €4.1m interim payment and adjourned the case for 10 years.