Daniel McConnell: Vicky Phelan fought to allow terminally ill people to die with dignity

The battle for the Dying with Dignity Bill has only just begun but Vicky Phelan’s backing of it helped to sway many TDs away from the party line, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

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