A secular state should not object to the human right to assisted suicide

To kill yourself is no longer illegal. It is a human right, writes Terry Prone

t’s a fair bet that lobbyists, in the last two weeks, have been reaching Independent TDs to try to get their interests reflected in the new programme for Government. Just a bet. But here’s two certainties. Missing from those lobbyist delegations is one woman. And her cause is arguably more important than any of the others.

The woman — Kate Tobin — was profiled in this newspaper in the last few days. She’s had an interesting life and career. Multiple sclerosis put paid to both.