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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Tadgh James McKenna had taken a medical negligence claim in the High Court against the HSE.
Arron O’Keeffe’s family said that this wasn’t “a lottery win” for him, and that the money will go towards caring for their son.
Court proceedings were initiated in 2017 and settled today.
“The HSE seem determined to fight almost every case for years only to usually settle on the steps of the high court for millions.”
I also think the success I’ve had on social media and on TV shows like First Dates shows that society as a whole is finally ready to see people with disabilities differently, writes Paddy Smyth.
The 2011 Census found that 24,746 carers in Ireland are over the age of 65.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Sadhbh Farrell was left with severe cerebral palsy after she failed to receive treatment for jaundice shortly after birth.
Keith Russell was blown away by the support his family received and now wants to raise money for a respite centre in Meath.
Margaret Butler and Michael Power have called for more financial support to be given to carers.
The parents of Rory Gallagher, who has cerebral palsy, say they are facing selling their home to fund their son’s treatment.
Fionn’s dad Mark explained that the operation can be “nearly miraculous” for some children.
Cerebral palsy sufferer Andrew Whelan took a legal action through his mother against the gynaecologist who delivered Andrew 22 years ago.
He now has cerebral palsy. The judge paid tribute to his family.
George Shaw beat off competition from Ross Barkley, Kevin Mirallas and Aaron Lennon with a whopping 86% of the votes.
Katie Manton was awarded €6.7 million in damages today.
The High Court approved a €1.9 million settlement today.
It’s for a very good cause.
Pain was one of the main reasons that reduced the quality of life for adolescents.
Mary, who has severe cerebral palsy, has relied upon the CRC since she was just 8 months old.
Five-year-old Lauryn Tracy had her wheelchair stolen last year and now the HSE have revoked her medical card.
“This shouldn’t have happened to me and others like me,” Mary Malee said in a statement.
The car was stolen in Dublin last month and was found burnt out in Wexford last week.
The little girl was asleep in a downstairs bedroom when burglars came in through the front door and stole car keys and a number of electronic items.
Lauryn Tracy has Cerebral Palsy and needs her wheelchair to get around.
Cerebral palsy just one piece of the thousand-piece jigsaw that is me. I love my life, my independence, my strength and my determination to live the way I want to, writes Jane Fennessy.
So far €13,000 of the €60,000 needed has been raised to send Katie to the US for the life changing surgery she needs that will give her the chance to walk.
Police are searching the rented home of Mark Bridger, the 46-year-old arrested in connection with April’s disappearance.
Sky News is now reporting that the missing 5-year-old suffers from Cerebral Palsy.
Robbie Doyle celebrates his birthday in a unique and brave way – by giving it to others.
Living with cerebral palsy, Michael McCabe relies on assistance even to lift a glass to his mouth. Here he writes about the impact of cuts on his existence.
Fourteen year old Cian Mangan took a case for negligence against the HSE through his mother, Michelle Mangan.
New research shows that the treatment itself may double the risk.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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