Justice Brian Murray nominated for appointment to Supreme Court
Constitutional law expert represented State in opposing Graham Dwyer data case
Vicky Phelan: Ireland needs a minister for women’s health
‘We need somebody in there who knows what it feels like to have periods and babies’
‘We are really talking about assisted suicide’: Four views on a sensitive subject
The public view on this controversial issue seems to be changing. But should the law?
The Irish Times view on assisted suicide: ending life with dignity?
A new Bill has reopened the debate about the right of doctors to assist the terminally ill end their lives at a time of their choosing
TD calls for free Dáil vote on right to die legislation
Gino Kenny says assisted dying ‘not about ending life but ending suffering’
Judge with radical edge may take Supreme Court in new direction
Analysis: Ruadhán MacCormaic on what new chief justice Frank Clarke will bring to role
Direct Provision ruling signals new “dialogue” between Dail and the Judicary
The judges did not shirk their responsibility to act as guardians of constitutional rights, but neither did they arrogate political power to themselves
How Ireland’s courts decide who has to pay for failed cases
High Court ruled for Angela Kerins as Public Accounts Committee legal action ‘raised issues of public importance’
Tom Curran, partner of Marie Fleming, disappointed at inquiry
Right-to-die activist died in 2013 after a long battle with MS
High Court to decide if brain-damaged man can be let die
Doctors say prognosis dire, but family may oppose HSE move to withhold treatment
Right-to-die campaigner calls for legalisation of medical cannabis
Tom Curran says drug helped keep his wife alive as she suffered from multiple sclerosis
Breda O’Brien: Irish need to be as good with the dying as with death
Unbearable suffering and assisted suicide are far from the only options at the end of life
Marie Fleming’s partner admits helping dozens plan deaths
Tom Curran still fears Garda investigation into his role in assisting his wife to die
Judges should not paralyse inquiries, High Court president says
Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns issues warning to courts on final day on the bench
John Halligan moves Bill allowing assisted end to life
The Dying with Dignity Bill 2015 would recognise rights of ‘clearly consenting adults’
Mr Justice Paul Carney: a man of compassion and innovation
Profile: A stickler for tradition, his reputation was of a judge who was ‘tough but fair’
Despite recent cases, law on assisted suicide unlikely to change
Two key words lie at the centre of problems with the laws on assisted suicide: discretion and guidelines
Gail O’Rorke assisted suicide case: What would I do in her position?
In the real world the black and white of moral absolutes turn grey
John Halligan to bring assisted suicide Bill before Dáil
Independent TD to introduce Bill removing criminal sanction against family member or doctor who assists suicide
Assisted suicide case reveals complexity of subject
Ireland’s laws lag behind much of Europe on this delicate issue as O’Rorke case showed
Gail O’Rorke ‘over the moon’ after acquittal in assisted suicide case
Tom Curran, whose wife challenged laws on subject, says woman should never have faced trial
Secular headstone placed on plot for remains donated to science
Atheist Ireland chair requested change ahead of burial of his late wife in Glasnevin
Television: Gyllenhaal dips her toe in television; Norah Casey puts a foot in the grave
Maggie Gyllenhaal is terrific in ‘The Honourable Woman’ while ‘Way to Go’ looks at death in a roundabout way
Labour retreats to northside to save Dublin seat
Strategists believe focus on northside is Emer Costello’s only chance of remaining MEP
Wicklow profile: Many intriguing plots to unfold at polls
Council upheavals at Bray, Greystones, Arklow and Wicklow will propel drama
State ‘turned blind eye’ on rendition to maintain good ties with US, says O’Reilly
‘Guardian of public interest’ required for when State acts illegally or despotically, says European Ombudsman
All about my mother: Corrinna Moore on the life of Marie Fleming
Marie Fleming, best known for her ‘right to die’ court appearances, died two months ago. But that case was just one part of Marie’s eventful and complicated life
Marie Fleming’s compelling story
Her struggle, sacrifice, passion and bravery shine through her autobiography
Costs urged against Joan Collins TD on promissory note appeal
High Court told decision to appeal against rejection of challenge would raise State’s costs
State to pay most of Marie Fleming’s legal costs
Fleming had asked Supreme Court for an order for costs, despite failing in her action
Irish resident among 202 people to have assisted suicide in 2013
Swiss-based organisation Dignitas sees record number of such deaths last year
Emotional tributes as Marie Fleming buried in Wicklow
Letter written by right-to-die campaigner thanks partner for loving and caring for her
Marie Fleming dies after long battle with multiple sclerosis
Right-to-die activist achieves final wish for ‘peaceful death’, says partner Tom Curran
Ruling on assisted suicide batted problem back to politicians
Analysis: Gilmore says legislators must deal with issue
Right-to-die case woman Marie Fleming dies aged 59
Multiple sclerosis sufferer lost landmark Supreme Court case this year
Fine Gael and Labour squabble over victory in battle for medical card spending
HSE said €113 million target would have involved policy changes on medical cards
#Lapgate and #Royalbaby among top trends for Irish tweeters
Twitter’s most talked about news stories in Ireland for 2013 includes Roma and Angelina Jolie
Marie Fleming case a 'lesson for HSE'
Kenny says Minister for Health has three weeks to consider plan for health services
HSE has lesson to learn in Fleming medical card case, says Taoiseach
Kenny says there should be simple and effective way of dealing with case of terminal illness
Cabinet may set up expert group on assisted suicide, Gilmore says
Stephen Donnelly tells Dáil of constituent Marie Fleming’s worsening condition
Miriam Lord’s Week: Fine Gael gets the timing out for Limerick conference
Bloomberg chief impresses at Chamber of Commerce dinner
Reality check for Shattering class
There was never any doubt about what the first matter for discussion was going to be
Assisted suicide law will not be changed
‘We all have a right to demand a dignified life but we also have a right to a dignified and peaceful death’
Kenny will not legislate for assisted suicide
Taoiseach praises courage of Marie Fleming but says it’s not for him to give commitment on issue
‘The State spared no resource in denying Marie a dignified death'
Interview: Tom Curran reflects on the Supreme Court’s ruling against his partner
The pain of a parent’s death from MS
A son recalls his mother’s wretched and futile final year with multiple sclerosis
Credibility of the Dáil depends on reforming the stifling whip system
Opinion: The standing of politics is at an all-time low and politicians are partly to blame
Fleming’s partner reflects on ‘very difficult’ process after Supreme Court rejects assisted suicide appeal
Marie Fleming and Tom Curran disappointed with yesterday’s court decision
Right to die appeal rejected by Supreme Court
Marie Fleming fought landmark legal battle to be helped take her life
Marie Fleming partner says he would be willing to help her die
‘We will now go back to Wicklow and live our lives until such time as Marie makes up her mind that she has had enough’
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