Woman settles country's first ever alleged medical negligence case from over 40 years ago

The 46-year-old woman with cerebral palsy settled the case for €850,000

The High Court judge said the case had to be viewed from the medical practice standards of the time.

A 46-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of her birth at Galway Regional Hospital has settled a High Court action for €850,000.

Paula Corcoran from Sligo town, the High Court heard has to use a wheelchair, cannot speak and needs full time care. The settlement against the HSE is without an admission of liability.