Taoiseach: Fianna Fáil to allow free vote on Dying with Dignity bill

Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Speaking in Cork, Mr Martin confirmed his decision to allow a free vote, which is significant in the context of the bill’s chances of passing at second stage in the Dáil.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that a free vote on the upcoming Dying with Dignity Bill is highly likely as his party supports "a vote of conscience" on life or death issues.

Speaking in Cork, Mr Martin confirmed his decision to allow a free vote, which is significant in the context of the bill’s chances of passing at second stage in the Dáil.