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<p>Many committee members made reference to the case of Marie Fleming, an assisted dying campaigner who died in 2013 having been unsuccessful in a case in both the High Court and the Supreme Court. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Constitution does not block legislation around assisted dying

Dáil committee heard while there was no 'block or bar' to the introduction of legislation, members would deal with 'difficult, moral questions' before potentially doing so

<p>Vicky Phelan during the launch of Independent TD Gino Kenny's Dying with Dignity Bill 2020. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Irish Examiner View: Deliberations on assisted dying will need compassion and wisdom

<p>TDs stood for a minute’s silence in the Dáil after tributes were paid to Vicky Phelan, many of which focused on the need to enact the changes she had demanded. File picture</p>

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Government urged to honour Vicky Phelan's wish for healthcare changes

Terry Prone: More of us support assisted dying — but still we have no discussion

Alison O'Connor

Alison O'Connor: It's time for a dignified debate about assisted dying, before it’s too late

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Irish Examiner view: Law on assisted dying would have to come with safeguards

Elaine Loughlin: Giving others dignity while living and dying is the legacy Vicky deserves

Elaine Loughlin: Giving others dignity while living and dying is the legacy Vicky deserves

The establishment of a new committee to look at the matter is welcome, but any legislation will be too late for Vicky Phelan, writes Elaine Loughlin

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

File Photo The Dying with Dignity bill, which was first introduced by TD John Halligan in 2015, is set to be reintroduced for co

Daniel McConnell: Chance to make society more caring has been spurned

Whether it was the dark hand of the establishment or the shoddy state of the bill which led to its demise, a major opportunity to make our society a little more compassionate and caring has been spurned and that is certainly a cause for regret

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

"Why, oh why can't I die in peace?"

The torture that is multiple sclerosis knocked on Joan Allenden's door 33 years ago. All she wants now is medical assistance to die in special circumstances

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021

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Dying with Dignity Bill: Vicky Phelan delighted with progress

As an act of defiance some of the TDs decided to vote against a government amendment to the bill

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020

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Vicky Phelan pleads with TDs to be afforded a dignified death

'I just want to be allowed to have the choice to control the circumstances of my death much as I have made decisions about my own life'

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

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Dying with Dignity Bill likely to pass as Sinn Féin confirms support

'Differing views' within party but Eoin Ó Broin says 'we're happy to support the bill at second stage'

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

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Government likely to oppose dying with dignity bill

The Government is likely to oppose a controversial bill aimed at introducing assisted dying in Ireland, despite some in power thinking it should be supported.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2020