The National Council of the Forum on End of Life in Ireland

The National Council of the Forum on End of Life in Ireland takes a broad life cycle approach to end of life. While anxious that healthcare issues are firmly on the agenda, it wants the legal, ethical, financial, educational and administrative aspects to be addressed.

The National Council's founding Chairperson is Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness.

The National Council will carry forward the work and vision of the Forum on End of Life in Ireland which was established in 2009.  It will develop a work plan based on the Draft Action Plan and support its implementation throughout all sectors of Irish society.

The initial council is being formed by invitation of the Irish Hospice Foundation's Project Board for the Forum and the Chairperson, Mrs. Justice McGuinness.  The Council's composition will aim to reflect a wide range of stakeholders and the diversity of Irish society. 

The Council will advise on an agenda for the annual meeting of the Forum on End-of-Life in Ireland and all issues emerging.

The Council will meet at least four times a year.  The secretarial and administrative functions of the Council will be provided by the Irish Hospice Foundation which will be represented on the Council.