Dublin protest demands HSE funding for Skyclarys to treat Friedreich's Ataxia

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        August 24, 2026

Dublin protest demands HSE funding for Skyclarys to treat Friedreich's Ataxia

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-08-24

Demonstrators gathered in Dublin city centre on Sunday, urging the HSE to approve reimbursement for Skyclarys, a drug that studies suggest could slow the...
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Dublin protest demands HSE funding for Skyclarys to treat Friedreich's Ataxia
• Demonstrators gathered in Dublin city centre on Sunday, urging the HSE to approve reimbursement for Skyclarys, a drug that studies suggest could slow the progression of Friedreich's Ataxia by up to 50%
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Friedreich's Ataxia campaigners calling for drug approval
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