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Tue 05 May 2004Bullying case mother faces costs billThe mother of a child who lost her action for damages against a school, where it was alleged she was bullied by fellow pupils, faces a bill for the school's costs which could exceed €80,000 following a High Court decision yesterday. However, the case may be appealed to the Supreme Court.Nicola Mulvey, now aged 10 and suing via her mother, Mrs Margaret Mulvey, of Ashwood Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin, brought the action against Scoil Nano Nagle, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, where she was a pupil for a time.