Paudie Coady
IrelandchildMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Paudie Coady is a 16-year-old boy living with Friedreich’s ataxia, following in the path of his late brother Rory. After the HSE's recommendation against funding a promising treatment, Paudie has expressed feelings of disappointment and a sense of loss, as he had hoped to benefit from the drug that could slow the progression of his condition.
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Paudie Coady, aged 16, also has Friedreich’s ataxia and was hoping to benefit from the drug.
Father of boy with Friedreich’s ataxia devastated as HSE recommends against drug funding – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-08-12
Ireland· 2026-08-12
