TALKS FROM 28th JANUARY WEBINAR
What we can learn about assisted dying from the UK debates

Hope Ireland hosted a webinar for members of the medical community on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, where we explored arguments for and against assisted dying and issues which have been prominent during recent debates on proposed changes in the UK.

Ethical Dilemmas of Autonomy in Assisted Dying: Balancing Individual Choice and Societal Risk
Prof. Kevin Yuill 
CEO of Humanists Against Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
Opposition to Assisted Dying from Organisations Representing People with Disabilities
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympic Champion and Member of the House of Lords
Assisted Dying and Safeguards to Protect Vulnerable People: Limitations and Realities
Baroness Ilora Finlay
Professor of Palliative Medicine and Member of the House of Lords
Q & A with Dr. Feargal Twomey
Dr Feargal Twomey
Consultant in Palliative Care, Milford Care Centre, Limerick
TALKS FROM 26th NOVEMBER WEBINAR
Assisting people to live, not to Die

Addressing feelings of being a burden in end-of-life care

Hope Ireland hosted a webinar for members of the medical community on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, where we explored arguments for and against assisted dying and issues which have been prominent during recent debates on proposed changes in the UK.

Intensive Caring: Dignity in Care at the End of Life
Professor Harvey Chocinov
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba and Senior Scientist, CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute
Prof. Harvey Chochinov is a Canadian psychiatrist and academic. He has led the innovative development of Dignity Therapy, a practical and structured therapeutic tool for patients near the end of life. He is an international leading palliative care researcher and author, and co-editor of The Handbook of Psychiatry in Palliative Medicine.
Addressing symptoms and fears around dying and death: protecting and enhancing the provision of palliative care
Dr. Regina McQuillan
Consultant in Palliative Care at St Francis Hospice and Beaumont Hospital Dublin
Dr. Regina McQuillan is a consultant in palliative medicine. She is also involved in education and research, with interests in access to palliative care for vulnerable or marginalised groups.
Audience Question and Answers
Dr. Regina McQuillan addresses questions and comments from the webinar audience covering a wide range of topics related to palliative care, including undiagnosed depression, issues around coercion of vulnerable patients in settings where assisted dying is legal, and communicating well with patients and their families.
TALKS FROM 1st OCTOBER WEBINAR
Do No Harm: Assisted Suicide at our Doorstep

Hope Ireland hosted a webinar for members of the medical community on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, on the ethical, clinical, and international dimensions of assisted suicide and euthanasia.

This event, “Do No Harm: Assisted Suicide at our Doorstep”, offered a timely opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with expert perspectives and evolving international experiences. The forum explored the potential implications of assisted dying laws on clinical practice, patient care, and professional ethics, with a focus on safeguarding vulnerable individuals and upholding the integrity of medical care.

Overview on implications of assisted dying legislation for medical practice
Professor Des O’Neill
Consultant Geriatrician and Professor of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin
Prof. O’Neill is a leading authority on ageing, ethics, and the care of older adults, with a distinguished career in both clinical and academic medicine.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Vulnerable Individuals, Coercion and Autonomy
Dr. Eric Kelleher
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at Cork University Hospital
Dr Kelleher specialises in mental health law, capacity assessment, and the ethical challenges at the intersection of psychiatry and end-of-life care.

Intensive Caring: Dignity in Care at the End of Life Prof. Harvey Chochinov

Intensive Caring: Dignity in Care at the End of Life

Prof. Harvey Chochinov

Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba and Senior Scientist, CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute

Prof. Harvey Chochinov is a Canadian psychiatrist and academic. He has led the innovative development of Dignity Therapy, a practical and structured therapeutic tool for patients near the end of life. He is an international leading palliative care researcher and author, and co-editor of The Handbook of Psychiatry in Palliative Medicine.

Addressing symptoms and fears around dying and death: protecting and enhancing the provision of palliative care Dr. Regina McQuillan

Addressing symptoms and fears around dying and death: protecting and enhancing the provision of palliative care

Dr. Regina McQuillan

Consultant in Palliative Care at St Francis Hospice and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin

Dr. Regina McQuillan is a consultant with  in palliative medicine. She is also involved in education and research, with interests in access to palliative care for vulnerable or marginalised groups. 

Regina Q&A

Audience Question and Answers

Dr. Regina McQuillan addresses questions and comments from the webinar audience covering a wide range of topics related to palliative care, including undiagnosed depression, issues around coercion of vulnerable patients in settings where assisted dying is legal, and communicating well with patients and their families.