Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for attending. They are to be commended on being able to have a rational and civilised discussion on this very emotive issue.

I note Mr. Tom Curran stated he is aware that if a law is brought in, it must be in such a way that it cannot affect the vulnerable. He said that he wants a law brought in that would apply to people such as his late wife, Marie. How can this be done in practical terms? We are legislators and we are discussing section 2 of the Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993. Presumably, one would leave the prohibition there but would set out exceptions where somebody would not be subject to prosecution or guilty of an offence. Would a person have to be suffering from a terminal illness?