In support of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020

Wed, Oct 7, 2020

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Neasa tonight voted in favour of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020. There are also a number of important items on supporting and expanding palliative care that Neasa will be making a priority as Green Party spokesperson on health.

In support of the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020

The Dying with Dignity Bill 202 sponsored by Gino Kenny, Bríd Smith, Paul Murphy, Mick Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett passed to the next stage of Dáil scrutiny this evening. A government amendment to establish a special Oireachtas Joint Committee for twelve months to scrtinise the bill was defeated.

Neasa voted in favour of the bill (vote breakdown can be found here) but notes that there are also a number of important items on supporting and expanding palliative care that she will be making a priority as Green Party spokesperson on health.

The Programme for Government contains the following commitments:

End-of-life Care

In developing end-of-life services, the care and dignity of a dying person and their family must be our focus. In ensuring this, we will: