Mr Justice John Quirke of the High Court has approved a €4.5 million settlement for Evan Doyle, of Mountain Close, Cartron View, Sligo, for cerebral palsy that was the result of alleged negligence during his birth at Sligo General Hospital.
After complications, a medical decision was taken to perform a Caesarean section but the consultant unfortunately arrived too late and Evan was delivered by forceps and went on to develop cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia.
Because Even Dolyle is under age, the case were taken by the boy’s month Janice Doyle.
Although the Health Service Executive did agree to a compensation payment, it did not admit liability in the case.