Red C Poll

Large majority back assisted dying, even for those not terminally ill

Poll results will focus political minds as Oireachtas committee deliberations intensify

Business Post/Red C poll shows an even stronger majority in favour of legalising assisted dying for people with terminal illnesses. Picture: Getty

Almost two-thirds of the public are in favour of legalising assisted dying for people who do not have terminal illnesses, according to the latest Business Post/Red C poll.

The poll also shows an even stronger majority in favour of legalising assisted dying for people with terminal illnesses.

The results suggest that the public may be willing to support a broad assisted dying regime rather than a more restricted one like in the state of Oregon ...