Taoiseach will not be looking for a referendum on right-to-die issue

A war of words has ignited between the Taoiseach and Tánaiste over the sensitive right-to-die issue.

The split of opinion is the latest in a number of cracks which have opened up between the Government parties in the run-up to the election.

Tánaiste Joan Burton believes it is not right “to prolong life unnecessarily”, however, her view is at odds with Coalition partner Enda Kenny, who has ruled out any move on the issue.