Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying

Healthcare Professionals and Assisted Dying: Discussion

Photo of Rónán MullenRónán Mullen (Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

How widely did the council consult with doctors about the omission of the specific section of the code? I think it is fair to say that it has raised eyebrows among a lot of people, including doctors. Was there any consultation with the generality of medical practitioners before the decision was taken to excise the section?