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A former garda, Sharon Mooney, has been awarded over €450,000 after a brutal prisoner assault in 2015 left her with chronic pain, surgeries, and early retirement. The attack, sustained while on duty at Cobh Garda Station, triggered debilitating injuries that forced her to leave the force in 2022. Beyond physical agony, she faced weight gain, bariatric surgery, and severe psychological strain. Though the government argued pre-existing conditions, the court ruled the assault was the clear cause. Her compensation covers pain, lost earnings, and pension, with a partial future earning projection—but no claim for post-retirement opportunities was upheld.

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