Daryl Noonan, now aged 20 and originally from Navan, County Meath, has settled his High Court case against Bus Éireann for compensation for the post traumatic stress and depression following a school bus accident.
The school bus lost control and overturned on Kenstown Road, near Navan, in May 2005, resulting in the deaths of five schoolgirls. Mr. Noonan suffered minor injuries but heard screams before the crash and witnessed passengers with injuries following the accident. He was close friends with one of the fatal victims.
Mr. Noonan’s suffered nightmares and became anxious while travelling, his schoolwork deteriorated, he became uncommunicative, and family relationships deteriorated.
Mr. Noonan received counseling but eventually moved to Australia.
Bus Éireann admitted liability in the case. The amount of compensation was not revealed.