Dáil Wednesday 26 October 2016 at 12:30

Dignity in dying legislation

Summary

Deputy Gino Kenny asked whether legislation on dignity in dying would be brought forward. The Taoiseach said there were no such proposals and that the issue posed a constitutional difficulty.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

There are ten other Members offering now so I ask that Deputies would please be brief. I call on Deputy Gino Kenny.

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Gino Kenny Anti-Austerity Alliance - People Before Profit

Will the Taoiseach indicate if there are any proposals for bringing forward legislation around dignity in dying? The Dying with Dignity Bill 2015 was sponsored by Government Member, Deputy John Halligan. Is there a proposal to bring the legislation forward?

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Leo Varadkar Enda Kenny Fine Gael

This matter was raised previously on a number of occasions and it presents a constitutional difficulty. There are no proposals to bring legislation before the House with regard to dignity in dying, as the Deputy has asked.

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