Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense. Assisted suicide is currently illegal in Ireland but legal in the EU states of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. Proponents argue that assisted suicide affords terminally ill people the compassion they deserve. Opponents argue that laws legalising euthanasia are dangerous and could lead to the unnecessary deaths of senior citizens.
83% Yes |
17% No |
71% Yes |
13% No |
8% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
4% No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
4% Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
See how support for each position on “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 37.2k Ireland voters.
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See how importance of “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 37.2k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@98MYSLV1yr1Y
assisted suicide should be done medically & it would then be legal
@98M8BPF1yr1Y
Assisted Suicide should be done medically which would be legal in the eyes of the law
@98DWMMM1yr1Y
Only if they are in incurable pain and after a psychological exam to show they fully understand their choice.
@98DWMMM1yr1Y
@Adamjnr2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness and by court order and psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
@96ZHD972yrs2Y
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice and are at the end of their life
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