David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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That is a separate point, with respect. That is a decision that was made. I am asking if it is possible to separate the two sets of circumstances to which I have referred, namely, those of the person who has clarity of mind, good quality palliative care and an illness and the others. Dr. McHale mentioned names. I did not want to mention names. As I said, I have met families and individuals who are clear on what they want to do and on their autonomy. Is it possible to separate those cases from the others? I agree with the concerns expressed by Dr. Kelleher in relation to making assisted dying more widely available and those people being given the option in those circumstances. Is it possible to differentiate between the two by way of legislation?