Judge approves €200k for intellectually disabled woman allegedly 'forced from home' by mine collapse

Mr Justice Kevin Cross said he would approve the settlement for reasons including liability was much at issue. File photo: iStock

An intellectually disabled woman who allegedly had to leave her home in Co. Monaghan as a result of the collapse of an adjacent mine has secured €200,000 under a settlement of her High Court action.

While noting concerns of Margaret Kieran’s family about the adequacy of the settlement, Mr Justice Kevin Cross said today he would approve it for reasons including liability was much at issue and the risk if the matter went to trial.