Committee recommends legislation to allow for assisted dying in certain restricted circumstances

Independent senator Rónán Mullen and Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy are expected to put forward a minority report, which will be supported by Michael Healy-Rae (pictured). File picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying has recommended that the Government introduce legislation which will allow for assisted dying in certain restricted circumstances.

The committee, which has been hearing evidence since last June, published its final report on Wednesday. It will now be sent forward to the Justice Minister.