Injured US tourist, who felt she was 'being held hostage' by Irish healthcare system, airlifted home

An injured American tourist, who broke her hip while attempting to drive a mobility scooter up the gangplank of a cruise ship in Cobh more than three weeks ago, has finally been airlifted home.

Injured US tourist, who felt she was 'being held hostage' by Irish healthcare system, airlifted home

An injured American tourist, who broke her hip while attempting to drive a mobility scooter up the gangplank of a cruise ship in Cobh more than three weeks ago, has finally been airlifted home.

Robyn Coyle, a 66-year-old former lawyer, left Cork University Hospital at around 7am on Saturday, accompanied by her husband Richard, a retired IT worker.

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