Death of Vicky Phelan: Expressions of Sympathy
Dail Éireann — 2022-11-15
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Gino Kenny (PBP), Dublin Mid-West

We all knew that this day would come. Her family and close friends knew that this day would come. Vicky herself knew, deep down, that this day would come. We took Vicky into our collective hearts and now all our hearts are broken. I got to know Vicky a number of years ago in relation to the issue around assisted dying and she was vocal about that issue. She said to us that no matter what the circumstances, you need to pledge to keep supporting and campaigning for the issue around assisted dying.
Her other wish was that the cervical screening programme not be outsourced and that it be brought home. That wish needs to be honoured. We owe it to her memory and her family. Our condolences go to Jim, Darragh and Amelia.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-15