2025-03-26 13:32:34 +0000
To: TDs & Senators from the People of Ireland
We're Calling on our new Government within 100 Days to Progress Legislation for Assisted Dying
THE SILENCE IS DEAFENING...
Before the election, Oireachtas recommendations to legislate for Assisted Dying were presented. Since then, nothing. Our new government is saying nothing. Now we need your help.
We know 76% of the people in Ireland want to see legislation for #VoluntaryAssistedDying. But, without pressure from the public, we know this new government will ignore what we want.
Please view then share this message from Siobhan Malone McBarron.
Will you help us? By signing this petition and ticking the box to receive updates, we can keep in contact with you.
We are a grassroots organisation, volunteer run, relying on the good will of our small but mighty group of volunteers and donations, however small to keep this campaign going.
What is #AssistedDying? Why is it needed?
Legislation means a person of sound mind, who chooses to have an assisted death and meets the eligibility criteria of being within 6 months of death for someone with a terminal illness, or 12 months with a neurodegenerative condition to be able to die here in Ireland, when they can bear no more.
This service is based on compassion and in every country where legislation exists, there are strict controls and importantly, no legislation has been rescinded. We know a kinder death is possible. Nobody should have to travel abroad, or take matters into their own hands, or to die alone.
We urge you to go and see your local TDs. Or email. Include this link. Siobhan's message is clear. Anyone with a terminal or incurable illness should be able to die in their own country.
Dying people, who want this valid end of life choice don't have time to wait or waste.
Before the election, Oireachtas recommendations to legislate for Assisted Dying were presented. Since then, nothing. Our new government is saying nothing. Now we need your help.
We know 76% of the people in Ireland want to see legislation for #VoluntaryAssistedDying. But, without pressure from the public, we know this new government will ignore what we want.
Please view then share this message from Siobhan Malone McBarron.
Will you help us? By signing this petition and ticking the box to receive updates, we can keep in contact with you.
We are a grassroots organisation, volunteer run, relying on the good will of our small but mighty group of volunteers and donations, however small to keep this campaign going.
What is #AssistedDying? Why is it needed?
Legislation means a person of sound mind, who chooses to have an assisted death and meets the eligibility criteria of being within 6 months of death for someone with a terminal illness, or 12 months with a neurodegenerative condition to be able to die here in Ireland, when they can bear no more.
This service is based on compassion and in every country where legislation exists, there are strict controls and importantly, no legislation has been rescinded. We know a kinder death is possible. Nobody should have to travel abroad, or take matters into their own hands, or to die alone.
We urge you to go and see your local TDs. Or email. Include this link. Siobhan's message is clear. Anyone with a terminal or incurable illness should be able to die in their own country.
Dying people, who want this valid end of life choice don't have time to wait or waste.
Why is this important?
Too many people who are dying endure an unnecessarily, prolonged death, which is inhumane and cruel. International evidence, expertise and experience is available for our legislators.
Legislation for assisted dying always has :
* Robust safeguards which provides choice and protects everyone
Legislation:
* Eliminates the need to travel for an assisted death or to consider taking one's own life
* Allows those eligible to choose when, where and how they wish to die
* See the criminal law in Ireland that classifies assisted dying as murder reformed
We want to see more funding for palliative care but know it does not alleviate all pain and distress. and we want to see greater provision of support for disabled people
But these are separate issues, all too often conflated to delay the introduction of legislation for assisted dying.
The lasting impact of seeing a loved one suffer intolerable pain and die 'badly' cannot be underestimated. Legislation for Assisted Dying with a robust framework of safeguards gives immeasurable peace of mind to a person and the quality of life remaining to a dying person improves regardless of whether they go on to exert that choice. Over a third of those for an assisted death do not, in fact, go on to avail of it. But the relief of knowing this option was available to them, meant they could focus on living without the fear of a bad death.
End of Life Ireland is a volunteer led advocacy group. John Wall & Vicky Phelan pictured here gave full permission to use their images and quotes to support this campaign. To learn more about this campaign and Assisted Dying, please visit our website www.endoflifeireland.ie and see our social media posts.
Legislation for assisted dying always has :
* Robust safeguards which provides choice and protects everyone
Legislation:
* Eliminates the need to travel for an assisted death or to consider taking one's own life
* Allows those eligible to choose when, where and how they wish to die
* See the criminal law in Ireland that classifies assisted dying as murder reformed
We want to see more funding for palliative care but know it does not alleviate all pain and distress. and we want to see greater provision of support for disabled people
But these are separate issues, all too often conflated to delay the introduction of legislation for assisted dying.
The lasting impact of seeing a loved one suffer intolerable pain and die 'badly' cannot be underestimated. Legislation for Assisted Dying with a robust framework of safeguards gives immeasurable peace of mind to a person and the quality of life remaining to a dying person improves regardless of whether they go on to exert that choice. Over a third of those for an assisted death do not, in fact, go on to avail of it. But the relief of knowing this option was available to them, meant they could focus on living without the fear of a bad death.
End of Life Ireland is a volunteer led advocacy group. John Wall & Vicky Phelan pictured here gave full permission to use their images and quotes to support this campaign. To learn more about this campaign and Assisted Dying, please visit our website www.endoflifeireland.ie and see our social media posts.
How it will be delivered
We will deliver this petition AGAIN AND AGAIN, just to make sure our politicians know we will never give up. The people of Ireland want this legislation.