Emma Mhic Mhathúna emerges from court ‘a victor, not a victim’

Emma Mhic Mhathúna came to the Four Courts a victor not a victim.

Wearing a rich red, off-the-shoulder, full-length gown picked out by her sons for the occasion, the Kerry woman looked as if she was dressed for the red carpet.

It was a very proud moment for the mother of five, who has terminal cancer, as she secured a settlement of €7.5m — all of which is to be kept in court for the benefit of her daughter and four sons, who range in age from two to 15 years old.