The judge approved three separate interim settlements for the next eight years. In the proceedings, it was claimed there was a failure to investigate the risks associated with prescribing the epilepsy medicine sodium valproate to their mother during pregnancy. She was prescribed sodium valproate, also known as Epilim, which is an anticonvulsant medication. The cases alleged the mother would have opted for alternative epilepsy treatment if advised of the alleged risks. Judge Leonie Reynolds approved three separate interim settlements for the next eight years.

Source: The Irish Times March 27, 2026 04:46 UTC