Tipperary woman, 45, who claimed she suffered brain damage at birth awarded €5m

Claire Sullivan from Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, had through her mother Caroline Sullivan sued the HSE over the care provided around the time of her birth in 1977

Caroline Sullivan, Paul Kelly of Cian O’Carroll solicitors, and Claire Sullivan's sister Sandra from Carrick-on-Suir,  Co. Tipperary, at the High Court on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Collins Courts  

A 45-year-old Tipperary woman who claimed she suffered brain damage around the time of her birth has won a €5m settlement of her High Court action.

Claire Sullivan’s case is believed to be the oldest ever such birth action alleging negligence and breach of duty before the courts. Claire was not in court to see her settlement approved but was represented by her mother Caroline and sister Sandra.