Justice Brian Murray nominated for appointment to Supreme Court
Constitutional law expert represented State in opposing Graham Dwyer data case
Constitutional law expert represented State in opposing Graham Dwyer data case
‘We need somebody in there who knows what it feels like to have periods and babies’
The public view on this controversial issue seems to be changing. But should the law?
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
Gino Kenny says assisted dying ‘not about ending life but ending suffering’
Analysis: Ruadhán MacCormaic on what new chief justice Frank Clarke will bring to role
The judges did not shirk their responsibility to act as guardians of constitutional rights, but neither did they arrogate political power to themselves
High Court ruled for Angela Kerins as Public Accounts Committee legal action ‘raised issues of public importance’
Right-to-die activist died in 2013 after a long battle with MS
Doctors say prognosis dire, but family may oppose HSE move to withhold treatment
Tom Curran says drug helped keep his wife alive as she suffered from multiple sclerosis
Unbearable suffering and assisted suicide are far from the only options at the end of life
Tom Curran still fears Garda investigation into his role in assisting his wife to die
Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns issues warning to courts on final day on the bench
The Dying with Dignity Bill 2015 would recognise rights of ‘clearly consenting adults’
Profile: A stickler for tradition, his reputation was of a judge who was ‘tough but fair’
Two key words lie at the centre of problems with the laws on assisted suicide: discretion and guidelines
In the real world the black and white of moral absolutes turn grey
Independent TD to introduce Bill removing criminal sanction against family member or doctor who assists suicide
Ireland’s laws lag behind much of Europe on this delicate issue as O’Rorke case showed
Tom Curran, whose wife challenged laws on subject, says woman should never have faced trial
Atheist Ireland chair requested change ahead of burial of his late wife in Glasnevin
Maggie Gyllenhaal is terrific in ‘The Honourable Woman’ while ‘Way to Go’ looks at death in a roundabout way
Strategists believe focus on northside is Emer Costello’s only chance of remaining MEP
Council upheavals at Bray, Greystones, Arklow and Wicklow will propel drama
‘Guardian of public interest’ required for when State acts illegally or despotically, says European Ombudsman
Her struggle, sacrifice, passion and bravery shine through her autobiography
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
High Court told decision to appeal against rejection of challenge would raise State’s costs
Fleming had asked Supreme Court for an order for costs, despite failing in her action
Swiss-based organisation Dignitas sees record number of such deaths last year
Letter written by right-to-die campaigner thanks partner for loving and caring for her
Right-to-die activist achieves final wish for ‘peaceful death’, says partner Tom Curran
Analysis: Gilmore says legislators must deal with issue
Multiple sclerosis sufferer lost landmark Supreme Court case this year
HSE said €113 million target would have involved policy changes on medical cards
Twitter’s most talked about news stories in Ireland for 2013 includes Roma and Angelina Jolie
Kenny says Minister for Health has three weeks to consider plan for health services
Kenny says there should be simple and effective way of dealing with case of terminal illness
Stephen Donnelly tells Dáil of constituent Marie Fleming’s worsening condition
Bloomberg chief impresses at Chamber of Commerce dinner
There was never any doubt about what the first matter for discussion was going to be
‘We all have a right to demand a dignified life but we also have a right to a dignified and peaceful death’
Taoiseach praises courage of Marie Fleming but says it’s not for him to give commitment on issue
A son recalls his mother’s wretched and futile final year with multiple sclerosis
Interview: Tom Curran reflects on the Supreme Court’s ruling against his partner
Opinion: The standing of politics is at an all-time low and politicians are partly to blame
Marie Fleming fought landmark legal battle to be helped take her life
Marie Fleming and Tom Curran disappointed with yesterday’s court decision
‘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’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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