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Breakfast Briefing 3rd February 2021- Sinead Gibney IHREC

Ireland's human rights watchdog says proposed legislation for assisted dying "needs significant c...

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07.11 3 Feb 2021


Breakfast Briefing 3rd February 2021- Sinead Gibney IHREC


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07.11 3 Feb 2021


Ireland's human rights watchdog says proposed legislation for assisted dying "needs significant change".

The Human Rights and Equality Commission says the 'Dying with Dignity Bill' falls short when it comes to issues like safeguarding and consent.

The bill, which is currently going through the Oireachtas, would allow a person with a terminal illness seek medical help to end their life.

The watchdog's Chief Commissioner, Sinead Gibney, joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing:

Breakfast Briefing 3rd February 2021- Sinead Gibney IHREC

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