Daniel Cronin’s family’s counsel told the court it was their case that the farmer had cardiac symptoms but he was treated as a sore throat and 'it cost him his life'. Photograph: Bryan O'BrienThe family of a Cork farmer who had a heart attack and died, hours after an out-of-hours doctor over the phone treated his symptoms as a sore throat, has settled a High Court action over his death. She said on December 15th he attended the out-of-hours service with mild throat symptoms. Counsel said Dr Issou rang Mr Cronin and dealt with the matter as a sore throat. Outside court, Cronin’s son, Brendan on behalf of the family said they felt very let down by what had happened.

Source: The Irish Times November 20, 2025 05:42 UTC