Ms Siobh?n McArdle:

From the Department's perspective, research has not been commissioned, or not commissioned yet, on this topic. If we commission research or begin to look at the policy implications, we would absolutely have to work with our colleagues in the Department of Justice. This is because at the moment the legislation precludes the provision of assisted dying or dying in that context. We would, therefore, have to work closely with that part of the Government to ensure all those services align.