The High Court in Belfast has approved the settlement, which follows legal action being taken against the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust over treatment and care provided during the 2013 birth.

The trust had accepted liability from the outset of the case, The Irish News reports.

Harry McAleese of McCartan Turkington Breen, representing the family, said: “An interim payment had previously been made in this case which enabled the family to secure suitable accommodation to be adapted for the child’s needs.

“I am pleased a substantial final settlement has now been reached, which will provide the family with financial security and ensure they can adequately provide for their daughter throughout her lifetime.”