Assisted dying report
Gino Kenny asked whether the Taoiseach had read the assisted dying committee report, for his own view, and for a free vote on any future legislation. The Taoiseach said he had read the report, would give it proper consideration, and that his party would continue to allow free votes on matters of conscience.
In March this year, the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying published its report. It included 38 key recommendations, the main one being a recommendation for legislative change. Has the Taoiseach read the report? What is his personal view on assisted dying? Would he give his party colleagues a free vote if any legislation on the matter were to be submitted to the Dáil in the future?
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I will do my best to give one helpful answer. I have read the report but, as Taoiseach, I wish to give it proper and thorough consideration and have the Government consider the matter. In general, my party's position has been for many years, and will continue under my leadership, to have a free vote on matters of conscience.