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# dying with dignity bill

This year
2023
Assisted Dying: TDs admit 'steep learning curve' and moral struggles as Committee finally meets
One TD questioned why someone who has ‘ten years instead of ten months left’ should be excluded if their life has become unbearable.
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Jun 13th 2023, 3:52 PM
Government 'dragging its heels' on forming committee on assisted dying, says Gino Kenny
The committee to discuss the ethical and constitutional issues of assisted dying has not yet been filled with members of the Oireachtas.
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Feb 13th 2023, 3:37 PM
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Psychiatrists group raises concerns with assisted dying bill
The group is concerned that it will be introduced for people with terminal illnesses, but that it will then be “applied more broadly”.
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Dec 20th 2021, 10:33 AM
Special committee on assisted dying expected to begin in early 2022
The formation of the committee was recommended in July.
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Nov 18th 2021, 3:20 PM
Establishment of Special Committee to examine Dying with Dignity Bill recommended
The Justice Committee said today that the proposed legislation has “serious technical issues”.
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Jul 21st 2021, 6:30 PM
Human rights group calls for 'substantive' changes to Dying with Dignity Bill to protect right to life
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission shared its views with the Oireachtas Justice Committee.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 9:32 AM
'It is up to the Dáil': Government won't need referendum to introduce assisted dying law
TDs are set to debate the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 in the Dáil today.
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Oct 1st 2020, 12:05 AM
Eamon Ryan says a conscience vote on next week's assisted dying bill 'is a real possibility'
The bill is set to be debated next Thursday.
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Sep 24th 2020, 1:43 PM
'What I am asking is to be given a choice': Vicky Phelan urges politicians to support Dying with Dignity Bill
The Dying with Dignity Bill will be introduced in the Dáil tomorrow.
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Sep 14th 2020, 3:34 PM