In a pastoral letter, the Bishops' Conference said that such a move would see the State contribute to"undermining the confidence" of people who are terminally ill, who want to be cared for and want to live life as fully as possible until death naturally comes.
It said legislation would primarily apply to those diagnosed with incurable, irreversible, progressive, and advanced illnesses or medical conditions that would cause death within six months. While the bishops have noted various"restrictions" regarding who might have access to assisted suicide and under what circumstances, they have expressed"little confidence" that the proposed restrictions would offer any real protection.
The letter which is entitled 'Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes' said that in their experience, many people can be helped to experience human and spiritual growth in the final weeks of terminal illness.
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