Court approves €7.5m settlement for teen who sued over his birth management

The court heard that Kyle Corcoran has cerebral palsy, and a moderate learning disability, but has reasonable mobility on his feet.

17-year-old Kyle Corcoran brought High Court proceedings against the HSE claiming it had been negligent at the time of his birth at St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny on June 4, 2003. File photo

The High Court has approved a €7.5m settlement in a medical negligence action brought on behalf of a teenage boy who had sued the HSE over the management of his birth.

17-year-old Kyle Corcoran, who has cerebral palsy and requires permanent care, brought High Court proceedings against the HSE claiming it had been negligent at the time of his birth at St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny on June 4, 2003.