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High Court approves €4.1m settlement to brain damaged man

Date
2016-02-24

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Nurney

County
Kildare

Summary

The High Court approved an interim payment of €4.1 million to Andrew Whelan, a 22‑year‑old man with cerebral palsy, as part of a settlement in a medical negligence action. The claim, brought by Mrs Angela Whelan on Andrew's behalf, alleged that a delay in his delivery on 5 August 1993 at Portlaoise General Hospital caused his injuries. The settlement covers Andrew's ongoing care, aids and appliances for the next ten years and includes his legal costs. The court, presided over by Justice Anthony Barr, agreed to adjourn the matter until February 2026. Mrs Whelan stated that while the money cannot repair Andrew's brain or enable him to walk, it will improve his quality of life and ease the family's concerns about his future care. The settlement was reached with the HSE and Dr John Patrick Corristine, who were found negligent for the delay and failure to respond to signs of foetal distress.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: High Court approves €4.1m settlement to brain damaged man. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

August 5th 1993 Other
February 2026 Adjournment
July 12th 1993 Other
August 4th Other
2016-02-24 Publication

Why: " Mrs Whelan said in her statement that because of what had happened to him, Andrew had been "denied an opportunity of living a healthy, active and normal working life. CNI source report