Health Minister faces backlash over refusal to approve exceptional funding for Wicklow teacher’s US surgery (independent.ie)

• 30-year-old teacher needs US heart surgery costing €600,000
• Community raises over €200,000
• Minister denies exceptional funding, faces backlash

"The 30-year-old teacher requires a heart surgery costing €600,000 in the US. The community has raised over €200,000 so far. The Minister refused exceptional funding, sparking public outcry."