The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's 20-page document, ‘The Good Samaritan’ warns that “Incurable cannot mean that care has come at an end”.

To those who advocate for ‘death with dignity’ Prof Des O’Neill responded that human dignity cannot be lost through disability, disease, dependency, or suffering. However he added that: “insensitive treatment or attitudes to those so affected can constitute undignified care,” and issues such as adequacy of treatment and support should be properly addressed.

The chair of the Council for Healthcare of the Bishops’ Conference has encouraged people to pray for those affected by the virus and for the efforts to bring the outbreak under control.

"When the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients are met, there is no pressure for change.” – Dr Peter Saunders

Already calls for new law, demanding assisted suicide for non-terminal illnesses.

If an unborn child has a life-limiting condition, it would be “inhumane to withdraw the protection of the Constitution to their right to life”.

If euthanasia becomes normalised, people who may not appear to have quality of life may feel pressurised to end their lives - Emily O'Reilly.

Seven modern 'dolors': abortion, neglect of the earth, displacement of refugees, trafficking, addiction, assisted suicide or euthanasia & indifference.

“I welcome Parliament’s recognition of the grave risks that this bill posed to the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people” - Archbishop Peter Smith.

“Helping someone to commit suicide compromises the fundamental human dignity of both parties involved. Assisted suicide is assisted killing.”

“It is not for us to judge people, but that doesn't mean that we should not make objective moral judgements,” Bishop Kevin Doran.

“Laws which permit people to give suicide assistance are dangerous" warns disability campaigner and founder of Hope Ireland, Dr Kevin Fitzpatrick.

Bishop Donal McKeown marks 40th anniversary of ACCORD in Derry diocese.

Campaigners lose UK Supreme Court challenge on right to die.

If capital punishment is warranted, then it should be done without the involvement of medical professionals, argue doctors.

Think Ahead guides people in legal, economic, healthcare preferences and wishes for organ donation and funeral arrangements.

All life is sacred from beginning to end Archbishop Clarke states in presidential address.

EPC-Europe to support disabled and elderly as push for euthanasia continues.