Oireachtas committee proposals on assisted dying 'completely rejected' by bishops

The bishops said ending a life prematurely would represent a 'failure of hope'. File picture: Pexels

Irish bishops have “completely rejected” recommendations on assisted dying, warning that the proposals will “undermine the confidence of terminally-ill people” and leave those with intellectual disabilities in a vulnerable position.

In a pastoral letter, the bishops hit out at recommendations, published earlier this year by a special Oireachtas committee, which urged the Government to legislate for assisted dying in restricted circumstances.