Assisted dying: Debate in Northern Ireland intensifies ahead of Westminster vote
THE debate on assisted dying, or assisted suicide to those against it, has intensified in Northern Ireland ahead of a Westminster vote this Friday.While the legislation only applies to England and Wales at this stage,
'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'
Michaela Hollywood, from Northern Ireland, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic and degenerative condition which weakens muscles and impacts movement. She is a full-time wheelchair-user, is unable to sit-up unaided and her breathing muscles are paralysed.
We’ve always had assisted dying – it used to be ‘the code’
There is always a lot of whispering in the hospital corridor outside a room in which someone is dying. Yet when it comes to the forthcoming debate on assisted dying, much still remains unsaid.
UK Presents Bill To Allow 'Assisted Dying': What It Means And How Is It Different From Euthanasia
Assisted death is legal in at least 11 states across the US along with a handful of other countries like Canada and Belgium. Let us understand what it really means and why it is controversial.
Two Northern Ireland men die in Donegal crash
Two men have died and three other people have been injured in a two-car crash in County Donegal, close to the border with Northern Ireland. It happened on the N15 road at Liscooley near Castlefinn at about 22:00 local time on Friday.
Assisted dying kills society’s most vulnerable
On Friday, the Assisted Dying Bill will be voted on after just five hours of debate and without any impact assessment. MPs will be limited to two or three minutes to make their case. This is no way to settle one of the great moral dilemmas of our age.
Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games chiefs threaten to ditch Ulster Banner in inclusivity drive
Commonwealth Games chiefs in Northern Ireland are threatening to ditch the Ulster Banner used by its athletes in favour of a ...
All Northern Ireland schools to get a defibrillator
Education Minister Paul Givan is expected to spend more than £700,000 on the move.
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Sinn Fein hope election will propel it to power in Ireland
Promises made by the Sinn Fein pro-Irish unity party to tackle a housing and cost-of-living crisis and stop young people ...
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Northern Ireland no longer eligible for Euro 2028 back-up spots after Casement debacle
Northern Ireland have been told they are no longer eligible for one of the backup spots, earmarked by UEFA for co-hosts who ...
Paris 2024: Medals and Memories - Athletes from Northern Ireland reflect on their path to Olympic success in new film
Swimmers Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillan, rowers Rebecca Shorten, Hannah Scott and Philip Doyle and gymnast Rhys McClenaghan ...
TUV MP rejects minister’s assurances smoking ban will apply in Northern Ireland
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sought to assure TUV leader Jim Allister that the Bill would apply in Northern Ireland.
Prince William Makes Surprise Trip to Northern Ireland to Highlight His Mission for the Unhoused
Prince William made a surprise visit to Northern Ireland to highlight his Homewards mission for the unhoused on Thursday, No.
The Nolan Show - Does Northern Ireland need a new flag? Calls for more ‘inclusive’ flag for Commonwealth games athletes. - BBC Sounds
Does Northern Ireland need a new flag? Calls for more ‘inclusive’ flag for Commonwealth games athletes.
William charmed by Northern Ireland’s own prince of the silver screen
The heir to the throne was charmed by Northern Ireland’s very own prince of the silver screen during a visit to the region.
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Northern Ireland trade union calls for action to address growing fuel poverty crisis for pensioners
A trade union is calling on Stormont to restore pensioners' "warmth, dignity, and fairness" amid a grrowing fuel poverty ...