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Assisted dying: 'The cultural change has an enormous knock on effect' - Tóibín

Yesterday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea spoke to Garreth about his wife Vicki’s story. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer and decided to avail of assisted dying in her home country Belgium.  There was a huge reaction to Garreth’s interview, with many people giving their thoughts on assisted dying.  Should assisted dying be permitted in Ireland? Andrea was joined by Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín TD, broadcaster and journalist Valerie Cox and other listeners to discuss...

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12.37 21 Sep 2023


Assisted dying: 'The cultural change has an enormous knock on effect' - Tóibín


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Yesterday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea spoke to Garreth about his wife Vicki’s story. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer and decided to avail of assisted dying in her home country Belgium. 

There was a huge reaction to Garreth’s interview, with many people giving their thoughts on assisted dying. 

Should assisted dying be permitted in Ireland? Andrea was joined by Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín TD, broadcaster and journalist Valerie Cox and other listeners to discuss...


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