Abused woman faces massive legal bill following court ruling

A County Cork woman who was sexually abused by her teacher in the 1970s faces a legal bill of up to €500,000 after the High Court today ruled that the State was not liable for the actions of her teacher.

A County Cork woman who was sexually abused by her teacher in the 1970s faces a legal bill of up to €500,000 after the High Court today ruled that the State was not liable for the actions of her teacher.

42 year old Louise O'Keeffe was abused by the Principal of Dunderrow National School Leo Hickey.

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