In Ireland, under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993, anyone who ‘aids, abets, counsels or procures the suicide of another [person]’ can be convicted and imprisoned for up to 14 years.
The Dying with Dignity Bill brought the conversation on Assisted Dying to national attention in 2020.
Several high-profile cases have highlighted the lack of access to MAiD in Ireland.
The Irish Doctors Supporting Medically Assisted Dying submitted a detailed Position Paper to the Oireachtas Commitee when it considered the Dying with Dignity Bill.
You can read that Position Paper Here.