Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The amendment I propose is restricted to requests for artificially delivered nutrition and hydration. With regard to any possible objection that this would involve unnecessary burdens for the patient towards the end of their life, it would be entirely possible to add any necessary qualifiers to the provision I propose. For example, it could be indicated that the guarantee to continue or provide artificially delivered nutrition and hydration would be inapplicable in the final stages of terminal illness. The proposal is for a restricted application, but I would be grateful if the Minister would consider it.