The Health Service Executive has started offering compensation to victims of the HSE cyberattack that occurred in May 2021.
The HSE has not confirmed the amounts involved but it is understood that the approximately 620 people taking legal action will each be offered €750.
They will also be offered €650 towards their legal costs.
Last year, the HSE said it had written to all of the people affected by the cyberattack and that the final number contacted was 90,936 individuals.
On 14 May 2021, a major ransomware attack caused widespread disruption and saw information held on computer systems illegally accessed and copied.
Cybercriminals, linked to the Russian hacking group Conti, carried out the ransomware attack.
An investigation into the breach found that the HSE was operating on a frail IT system and did not have proper cyber expertise or resources.
The HSE said today that as of November 2025, there have been approximately 620 legal proceedings issued against it arising from the cyberattack.
"The HSE is working closely with the State Claims Agency in relation to this matter and is engaging with legal representatives accordingly," a spokesperson said.
"These legal matters between the HSE and effected individuals are confidential," they added.
The HSE said that since the cyberattack it has invested significantly in its cyber defence capabilities.
Cork-based legal firm O'Dowd Solicitors represents more than 100 claimants.
It is understood the firm received communication from the HSE about the compensation offer on Friday.
In the letter, seen by RTÉ News, the €750 damages would be paid within 28 days from the receipt of a letter of acceptance, and would represent a "full and final settlement" of the proceedings.
O'Dowd Solicitors said it would not be commenting on the matter.
The offer of compensation by the HSE was first reported by the Irish Independent.
