Ireland is changing and so too are attitudes around how we live and die. We believe a ‘good death’ is possible for everyone. VAD may not be your choice, what we ask is that you support the right for people to choose for themselves.
The Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 was submitted to the Dáil as a private members bill by Gino Kelly (TD) in October 2020. This Bill provided for the option of Voluntary Assisted Dying at end of life for those suffereing with terminal illnesses (only). The Bill received wide-spread public support however, the Justice Committee charged with assessing the Bill chose not to proceed with the Dying with Dignity Bill (2020).
Instead, in July 2021, the Justice Committee determined that a Special Committee was the most appropriate route to progress legislation for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). The Committee will be comprised of up of 12 TD’s proportionately represented by each of the parties.
Since the Dáil returned in September 2021, the Oireachtas Business Committee charged with the task has not yet set up the Special Committee.
Sign and Share our Uplift Petition to expedite the set up of this Special Committee.
https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/dail-to-set-up-special-committee-to-legislate-for-voluntary-assisted-dying