'The end of a long journey': Family settle case against HSE over death of father

The family’s counsel Liam Reidy SC, instructed by Cantillons Solicitors, told the court it was their case that Mr Nolan died as a result of complications of a heart attack and that this could have been avoided

(Left to right) Molly and Fiona Nolan outside court today. Mr Nolan’s wife Fiona said she hoped the case highlighted 'to healthcare professions the need to be vigilant so as to prevent this type of tragedy happening to another family'. Photo: Collins Courts

The family of a man who died of complications associated with heart attack over three weeks after he was first seen at a hospital A&E for chest pain has settled a High Court action against the HSE over his death.

Father-of-four Shane Nolan from Co Carlow was 44 years of age when he died five years ago.