Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying

System for Assisted Dying and Alternative Policies: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Siobh?n N? Bhriain:

The aim of the policy will be, as the Deputy knows, to have the services provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

That is a principle, as the Deputy knows, of Sláintecare. That is what we are aiming for. There is historical precedent usually as to why services are developed in certain areas and grown organically. The point of Sláintecare is to try to diminish that inequality of access around the country. Does Ms McArdle wish to come back on this point?