A group of consultant doctors have said they are “gravely concerned” about the proposals to allow terminally ill people end their own lives. The doctors say they are gravely concerned by any proposal to legislate for assisted suicide and euthanasia in Ireland. We are convinced that as dying with dignity is already present within healthcare in Ireland, no change to our current laws is required. Meanwhile, the Rural Group of Independent TDs will vote against the Dying with Dignity Bill on Wednesday in the Dáil, Mattie McGrath has said. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, the proposer of the Dying with Dignity Bill, said he thinks the vote on Wednesday night will be “very close”.

Source: Irish Examiner October 04, 2020 12:48 UTC