David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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I am talking specifically about those who are in really difficult circumstances and coming to the end of their lives with a terminal illness that none of us would want to see any of our loved ones endure. Even though they have all the access to healthcare that possibly could be given, they still want to make a choice. My understanding of their views is that they have a difficulty with the term "assisted suicide". I am not saying it is not the appropriate term and cannot be used. I am saying we need clarity on what we mean by "assisted suicide", "assisted dying" and "euthanasia". There are different degrees in all of it. I am saying that to be helpful to the witnesses.