Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
619. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he has reviewed or plans to review the prohibition of euthanasia, assisted dying and physician assisted suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24455/18]
View answerIt is an offence, under section 2(2) of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993, to assist another person in taking his or her life. Legal provisions concerning euthanasia are a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality.
The Minister for Health has no plans to review the prohibition of euthanasia and related matters.
The Department of Health engages with the HSE and nongovernmental organisations to provide palliative care to people across Ireland. Palliative care seeks to improve quality of life through the prevention and relief of pain and suffering.
