Mother given wrong newborn baby in mix-up at Cork University Hospital settles High Court action

Catherine Shine from Kiskeam, Mallow, Co Cork, had sued the HSE over the incident at Cork University Hospital four years ago

Catherine Shine said she did not want what happened to her to happen to any other mother. Picture: Collins Court

A newborn baby mix-up at Cork University Hospital meant a mother was given the wrong baby.

Cork University Hospital has pledged to issue a formal apology to the mother who was given the wrong newborn baby.