Tipperary woman loses damages claim over pavement slip and fall

Breda Long alleged the council 'failed to properly design and/or repair the footpath thereby allowing water and leaves to accumulate and present a danger to pedestrians'

The High Court judge ruled that Tipperary County Council could not be held responsible for creating a danger. File picture: Denis Minihane

A woman has lost her damages claim blaming a local authority for her pavement slip and fall that caused her injuries to her head, wrist and shoulder.

Ruling, Ms Justice Nuala Jackson said Breda Long was a “most honest witness” but Tipperary County Council could not be held responsible for creating a danger.