Judge approves €25k offer to girl who broke both ankles at play centre

The court heard that Ciara Duffy had been playing on a large floor area of brightly coloured, designated squares covered with foam-like material, which had a mini-trampoline-like effect. File image: Chris Bellew

Judge John O’Connor, in the Circuit Civil Court, has approved a €25,000 settlement offer to a schoolgirl, who, when she was five, fractured both her ankles while participating in a jump-around at a play centre.

Barrister Kevin D'Arcy told the court that Ciara Duffy, who is now aged eight, had been playing on a large floor area of brightly coloured, designated squares covered with foam-like material, which had a mini-trampoline-like effect.