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 Commuters Get Their Fill at Bray Station
Bray is one of five Irish Rail locations getting a new bottle refill dispenser.
New Lidl Store In Wicklow Refused For A Third Time
The proposed store will provide up to 25 direct full-time jobs.
Man Hospitalised With Significant Injuries Following Weekend Assault In Arklow
The Victim Of A Weekend Assault Has Suffered Significant Injuries In Arklow
First Home Scheme To Be Extended For More Prospective Wicklow Buyers
More First-Time Buyers will qualify for the scheme following latest scheduled twice-yearly review of price ceilings. The limit for new houses in Dublin city and county and Wicklow goes up to €500,000
Wicklow TD Brady Says IDA Point Blank Refuse To Meet Over Stalled Greystones Media Campus
Wicklow TD John Brady is left feeling confused and disappointed as the CEO of the IDA has refused a meeting request to discuss stalled plans for the Greystones Media Campus.
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