Good News at Last for CF sufferers by MidWest published on 2017-04-12T13:47:37Z There was great news for sufferers of Cystic Fibrosis in the Republic of Ireland with news that the government, after prolonged lobbying, have concluded a deal with the producers of Orkambi and Kalydeco to make the drugs available from May 1st. CF Ireland CEO Philip Watt and sufferer Billy O'Toole told Tommy about the significance of the news today.