Girl settles action for €60,000 after being attacked by dog as she played near her home

Girl sustained laceration across bottom part of ear, almost completely severing the ear lobe, in the unprovoked attack five years ago

Liability was admitted in the case, which was before the court for assessment of damages only. Stock picture

A young girl who was attacked by a dog as she played near her home has settled a High Court action for €60,000.

Anna McCausland was only five years old when a  sheepdog jumped on her and bit her in the right ear as she played a game with her friends in her housing estate.