O'Connell v. Minister for Finance [2000] IEHC 127 (8th June, 2000)

O'Connell v. Minister for Finance [2000] IEHC 127 (8th June, 2000)

The applicant is entitled to compensation as the injuries sustained in the course of duty resulted in permanent incapacity for active police work, necessitating medical retirement and causing significant loss of earnings and quality of life.

Citation
[2000] IEHC 127
Parties
Applicant: Garda O’Connell
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Compensation Claim / Judgment
Outcome
award in favour of applicant
Legal Topics
Compensation for Injuries on Duty, Medical Retirement, Loss of Earnings, Special and General Damages
Personal Injury Employment Law Compensation for Injuries on Duty Medical Retirement Loss of Earnings Special and General Damages

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Parties

Garda O’Connell

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Compensation Claim / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Garda O’Connell is entitled to compensation for injuries sustained in the course of duty
  2. 2 Assessment of damages for physical and psychological injury
  3. 3 Calculation of loss of earnings and future medical costs

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant is entitled to compensation as the injuries sustained in the course of duty resulted in permanent incapacity for active police work, necessitating medical retirement and causing significant loss of earnings and quality of life.

Court Disposition

award in favour of applicant

Orders

  • Award of £74,700 in total damages, comprising £39,700 special damages, £15,000 general damages, and £20,000 future damages.