Mother wins High Court challenge against Department of Social Protection for care allowance denial; settlement impacts numerous appeal denials.

Mother of a child with serious medical conditions successfully settles High Court challenge against Department of Social Protection's refusal to pay care allowance. The case, seen as a test case, may impact numerous social welfare appeal denials. As part of the settlement, the refusals to provide the care allowance have been quashed, and the mother will be reimbursed for her legal costs.