Irish Examiner View: Society has long shied away from dealing with difficult end-of-lie issues

Earlier this week the High Court heard a case around an elderly man who has been in a psychiatric hospital for more than 30 years. His identity has never been established so no relatives or even friends have been identified. The man has a history of schizophrenia and dementia, along with cardiac and respiratory conditions. His condition is deteriorating so the HSE sought clarity on its options in the face of looming health issues.