Let's make 2025 a milestone year. We're all about education.
OUR POSITION ON VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING
We want a compassionate law on assisted dying that permits a medically assisted death to adults of sound mind who are suffering intolerably or terminally ill. We believe reform is necessary to reduce unbearable suffering of individuals and, just as importantly, to give choice to those with physical, incurable conditions who face years of constant pain or suffering that they find unbearable.
GOVERNMENT ALREADY HAVE RECOMMENDATIONS
An Oireachtas Commity deliberated for 9 months, voting in favour of Voluntary Assisted Dying, presenting their recommendations to legislate to government on 20.03.24. The Sunday Business Post/Red C poll in 25 June 2023 reported 76% of the Irish population want to see legislation for Assisted Dying – and NOT just for the terminally ill. We know compassionate legislation is possible, which can provide CHOICE and protect everyone. Legislation which includes rather than excludes those living with an incurable, irredeemable illness.
September 2024: EOLI organise this global conference
Speakers and delegates from over 20 countries shared their experience and expertise on Voluntary Assisted Dying with the opening address given by Prof. Tom O’Dowd, former president of the Irish College of General Practitioners. As well as main stage speakers and presentation of scientific papers, attendees heard from people living with incurable illness and family members who had lost loved ones, some of whom experienced a gentler death as they lived in countries where assisted dying is available and those for whom the option of a kinder death was not possible. All talks were professionally recorded and available to view by the general public and healthcare professionals to help further understanding of assisted dying.
