Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2024

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• Creates a legal framework allowing terminally ill adults to request medical assistance to end their life under specified conditions.
• Bill is in Second Stage of Dáil debate; details of eligibility criteria, safeguards, and procedures are being considered.
• Would change current Irish law, where assisted dying is not permitted; specific requirements and restrictions await legislative development.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Jun 2024
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   1 May 2025