Michael Hickey was born at 29 weeks' gestation in August 2012 and his brother Ned was born at 31 weeks on August 2013.
Judge Kevin Cross approved the "very good" settlements and praised the parents for their efforts for the boys to date, including fundraising for specialised treatment in the US. It was claimed Ms Hickey was not advised that a LLetz procedure carried out in 2007 and 2010 increased the risk of pre-term labour, pre-term rupture of membranes and pre-term delivery. She had the procedures carried out after smear test showed high grade abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix.
It was claimed, following Michael's birth, the hospital failed to discuss with and advise Ms Hickey about the risks of a subsequent preterm delivery.
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