Seven years after Arklow based woman Marie Fleming lost her High Court and Supreme Court case to change Irish laws on assisted suicide, TDs voted last night in favour of a Bill that would allow for assisted dying.
They backed the Dying with Dignity Bill by 81 votes to 71, after government TDs were allowed a free vote.
The legislation would allow people with terminal illnesses to get medical help to end their lives.
Wicklow Warned of Return To School Transport Chaos
Wicklow TD John Brady is calling for urgent action to resolve any issues before schools reopen.
Wicklow Farmer Among Six Picked for Flocks of the Future Initiative
Mark Norse from Newcastle will receive a mini flock of sheep worth more than €2,500.
Wicklow GAA Extends Relationship With Digital Platform Future Ticketing
Martin O’Brien, Future Ticketing Client Success Manager (holding the trophy) attended the launch of the Boom & Platform Hire Wicklow senior hurling championship. Pictured are, from left: Bill O’Brien (St Patrick’s), Leon Browne (Éire Óg Greystones), James Byrne (Glenealy), Damien Byrne (Wicklow GAA Chairman), Martin O’Brien (Carnew Emmets), Mark Murphy (Kiltegan), Daire Lohan (Bray Emmets). Front, from left: Dylan Byrne (Aughrim) and Conor Byrne (Avondale). Photo: Michael Kelly
Wicklow TD Reiterates Calls For Wide Solar Rollout With Record Numbers Behind On Their Bills
Social Democrats TD says Government failure to accelerate solar power is leaving families exposed heading into another winter of hardship
Lincoln City Snap Up Wicklow Talent Mason Melia For Season-Long Championship Loan
18-year-old starlet gets chance to further impress Tottenham by doing the business for Lincoln in the Championship this season
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