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John Halligan moves Bill allowing assisted end to life
The Dying with Dignity Bill 2015 would recognise rights of ‘clearly consenting adults’
Mr Justice Paul Carney: a man of compassion and innovation
Profile: A stickler for tradition, his reputation was of a judge who was ‘tough but fair’
Despite recent cases, law on assisted suicide unlikely to change
Two key words lie at the centre of problems with the laws on assisted suicide: discretion and guidelines
Gail O’Rorke assisted suicide case: What would I do in her position?
In the real world the black and white of moral absolutes turn grey
John Halligan to bring assisted suicide Bill before Dáil
Independent TD to introduce Bill removing criminal sanction against family member or doctor who assists suicide
Assisted suicide case reveals complexity of subject
Ireland’s laws lag behind much of Europe on this delicate issue as O’Rorke case showed
Gail O’Rorke ‘over the moon’ after acquittal in assisted suicide case
Tom Curran, whose wife challenged laws on subject, says woman should never have faced trial
Secular headstone placed on plot for remains donated to science
Atheist Ireland chair requested change ahead of burial of his late wife in Glasnevin
Television: Gyllenhaal dips her toe in television; Norah Casey puts a foot in the grave
Maggie Gyllenhaal is terrific in ‘The Honourable Woman’ while ‘Way to Go’ looks at death in a roundabout way
Labour retreats to northside to save Dublin seat
Strategists believe focus on northside is Emer Costello’s only chance of remaining MEP
Wicklow profile: Many intriguing plots to unfold at polls
Council upheavals at Bray, Greystones, Arklow and Wicklow will propel drama
State ‘turned blind eye’ on rendition to maintain good ties with US, says O’Reilly
‘Guardian of public interest’ required for when State acts illegally or despotically, says European Ombudsman
Marie Fleming’s compelling story
Her struggle, sacrifice, passion and bravery shine through her autobiography
All about my mother: Corrinna Moore on the life of Marie Fleming
Marie Fleming, best known for her ‘right to die’ court appearances, died two months ago. But that case was just one part of Marie’s eventful and complicated life
Costs urged against Joan Collins TD on promissory note appeal
High Court told decision to appeal against rejection of challenge would raise State’s costs
State to pay most of Marie Fleming’s legal costs
Fleming had asked Supreme Court for an order for costs, despite failing in her action
Irish resident among 202 people to have assisted suicide in 2013
Swiss-based organisation Dignitas sees record number of such deaths last year
Emotional tributes as Marie Fleming buried in Wicklow
Letter written by right-to-die campaigner thanks partner for loving and caring for her
Marie Fleming dies after long battle with multiple sclerosis
Right-to-die activist achieves final wish for ‘peaceful death’, says partner Tom Curran
Ruling on assisted suicide batted problem back to politicians
Analysis: Gilmore says legislators must deal with issue
Right-to-die case woman Marie Fleming dies aged 59
Multiple sclerosis sufferer lost landmark Supreme Court case this year
Fine Gael and Labour squabble over victory in battle for medical card spending
HSE said €113 million target would have involved policy changes on medical cards
#Lapgate and #Royalbaby among top trends for Irish tweeters
Twitter’s most talked about news stories in Ireland for 2013 includes Roma and Angelina Jolie
Marie Fleming case a 'lesson for HSE'
Kenny says Minister for Health has three weeks to consider plan for health services
HSE has lesson to learn in Fleming medical card case, says Taoiseach
Kenny says there should be simple and effective way of dealing with case of terminal illness
Cabinet may set up expert group on assisted suicide, Gilmore says
Stephen Donnelly tells Dáil of constituent Marie Fleming’s worsening condition
Miriam Lord’s Week: Fine Gael gets the timing out for Limerick conference
Bloomberg chief impresses at Chamber of Commerce dinner
Reality check for Shattering class
There was never any doubt about what the first matter for discussion was going to be
Assisted suicide law will not be changed
‘We all have a right to demand a dignified life but we also have a right to a dignified and peaceful death’
Kenny will not legislate for assisted suicide
Taoiseach praises courage of Marie Fleming but says it’s not for him to give commitment on issue
The pain of a parent’s death from MS
A son recalls his mother’s wretched and futile final year with multiple sclerosis
‘The State spared no resource in denying Marie a dignified death'
Interview: Tom Curran reflects on the Supreme Court’s ruling against his partner
Credibility of the Dáil depends on reforming the stifling whip system
Opinion: The standing of politics is at an all-time low and politicians are partly to blame
Right to die appeal rejected by Supreme Court
Marie Fleming fought landmark legal battle to be helped take her life
Fleming’s partner reflects on ‘very difficult’ process after Supreme Court rejects assisted suicide appeal
Marie Fleming and Tom Curran disappointed with yesterday’s court decision
Marie Fleming partner says he would be willing to help her die
‘We will now go back to Wicklow and live our lives until such time as Marie makes up her mind that she has had enough’
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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