Government TDs likely to be given free vote on assisted dying bill

The Dying with Dignity Bill was put forward by Gino Kenny and has been supported by Labour, Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Members of the three Government parties are now likely to be given a free vote on a bill to allow for assisted dying.

The Dignity in Dying Bill is to be debated by TDs next week after it was selected from the lottery at the Dáil business committee.