Cork farmer treated by out-of-hours doctor for sore throat later died of heart attack, court told

Outside court, dairy farmer Daniel Cronin’s son, Brendan, said the family  felt very let down by what had happened

Tim Cronin, Brendan Cronin, Marie Cronin, Mary Cronin, and Josephine Delaney outside the Four Courts. Mary Cronin holds up a photo of her late  husband Daniel. Picture: Colins Courts

The 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.

When he spoke to an out-of-hours doctor in the early hours of December 16, 2021, dairy farmer Daniel Cronin had cardio symptoms, such as sweating, neck pain and a red hot chest sensation. However, he was dealt with as a sore throat case, the High Court heard.