Special Oireachtas Committee to examine assisted dying laws

People Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny, had previously tabled his Dying With Dignity Bill. Photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A new special Oireachtas Committee to examine laws on assisted dying is to be established within a matter of days, the Dáil has been told.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl confirmed the news in the chamber on Tuesday afternoon saying it will be discussed at the Dáil Reform Committee next week. The proposal to allow terminally ill people end their own lives in dignity was backed by the late Vicky Phelan before she died.