Overview

• John Lockyer Drury, 55, has remained sedated since the September 21 heart attack, with doctors reporting a stable heart but uncertain brain injury.
• His wife says the private hospital sought an upfront payment and that outstanding charges have reached about €36,000.
• She transferred him from a private ICU to a public hospital on September 24 after payment demands and says she is struggling with accommodation.
• The family alleges Admiral initially linked the event to an umbilical hernia and mild asthma, while the insurer says it is handling the case urgently and intended to keep her informed.
• Admiral says it has requested GP records to check for undeclared conditions before confirming cover, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help with potential costs.