HSE and Tipperary hospital apologise to boy, 5, for 'upset and trauma' around his birth

Part of the letter of apology read: “Tipperary University Hospital and the HSE acknowledged that this was traumatic for both of you and his family.” File picture: Wikipedia

The HSE and Tipperary University Hospital has apologised to a five-year-old boy for the upset and trauma experienced around the time of his birth.

A letter of apology was read out in the High Court as Shay Crowe settled his action with a €300,000 interim payment for the next five years.