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Aodhan O'Faolain

Boy, 13, who sued over his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford settles case for €7 million

A 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford has settled his High Court action for €7million.

The settlement was made in favour of Darragh Dooley, who cannot walk or talk and has to use a wheelchair.

Darragh from Kilmeaden, Co Waterford had through his mother Louise Dooley sued the HSE for alleged negligence over the circumstances of his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford on October 24, 2009.

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