CUMH apologises as Cork girl, 9, settles birth injury case

The apology was read out in the High Court as Caitlin Twomey settled her legal action with one of the highest interim settlements of €8m

Michelle Twomey with her daughter Caitlin outside the Four Courts in Dublin today. Their solicitor said: "It is disappointing that liability was denied to Caitlin's mother Michelle for a number of years and was only admitted approximately two months ago." Photo: Collins Courts

Cork University Maternity Hospital has apologised unreservedly to a nine-year-old girl for the life-changing injuries caused to her at the time of her birth.

The apology was read out in the High Court as Caitlin Twomey, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, settled her legal action with one of the highest interim settlements of €8 million. Damages in the case will be assessed when the case comes back before the court in 10 years' time.