Minister intervenes in the case of Australian-born Darragh Hyde, 3, who has cystic fibrosis An Irish family facing deportation because their Australian-born son was considered a "burden" on the health system have been offered a last-minute reprieve. Anthony and Christine Hyde, and their son Darragh, 3, who has cystic fibrosis, were granted a ministerial intervention on Friday, after their pending deportation caused outrage across the country.