Boy, 11, awarded €35k for cuts on face allegedly suffered during birth

Counsel alleges newborn was cut with scalpel during C-section, which is denied by the National Maternity Hospital

The hospital maintains the medical management of the birth was in accordance with widespread, general, and approved medical practice.

An 11-year-old boy whose face was allegedly cut during birth has settled a High Court action against the National Maternity Hospital.

Approving a €35,000 settlement, Mr Justice Paul Coffey told Leo Quinn he could barely see the scar on his mid forehead, which extends down his nose.