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A father plea for drug for rare disease

Craig Coady lost a son last year to Friedrich’s Ataxia, and does not want to lose a second. 13 ye...

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09.00 3 Jun 2026


A father plea for drug for rare disease


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09.00 3 Jun 2026


Craig Coady lost a son last year to Friedrich’s Ataxia, and does not want to lose a second. 13 year old Rory Coady died last September, and 16-year old Paudie, who begins his Junior Cert today, has Friedrich’s Ataxia too. Paudie’s Dad, Craig wants action on access to new medicines. 

 Craig Coady spoke to Claire this morning.


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