There’s been a very mixed reaction to the Dail passing the first stage of new legislation that would see euthanasia legal in Ireland. Some people are saying that it could be a slippery slope that could lead to further bills being passed in the further.
Meanwhile, a bill to legalise assisted death has cleared a legislative hurdle in the Dáil and is now under further consideration.
TDs voted 81-71 in favour of Dying with Dignity Bill, it will now enter the committee phase.
A motion by the government to establish a special committee to review the bill for 12 months was rejected.
The bill was sponsored by the Socialist Party TD Gino Kenny.
Cabinet ministers supported the government’s proposal, but all other TDs from the three coalition parties had a vote of conscience.
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