'We have fought for Alex’s rights against the might of the State and the HSE'

Mother says settlement will help him live 'as best a life as possible' with his injury, but that it won’t change what happened

Alex Foley, 11, with his parents Patrick and Laurane, at their home in Midleton, Co Cork. Picture: David Keane

An 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who sued over the circumstances of his birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital, settled his High Court action in October for almost €20m.

In the High Court, a final lump sum payment of €18m was approved for Alex Foley from Midleton, Co Cork bringing to €19.98m the amount secured in his case.