Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying

Assisted Dying in Europe: Discussion

Professor Theo Boer:

I thank Senator Mullen. As can be seen in the chart I sent the committee, the figures are not stabilising; the numbers are actually speeding up. How that takes place is very difficult to say. The biggest increase is now in illnesses that are not terminal but there are increases all over the country, which means that the low-incidence regions are also catching up.

Was there another question? I think I missed half of the Senator's question.