Terminally ill woman Marie Fleming is to appeal against the High Court's rejection of her landmark case to overturn the ban on assisted suicide. Appeal papers have been lodged with the Supreme Court office.
It follows last week's ruling by a three-judge High Court which found the law on assisted suicide doesn't disproportionately interfere with Marie Fleming's personal rights under the Constitution and is necessary to protect the vulnerable in society.
The mother of two is in the final stages of Multiple Sclerosis and wishes to end her life at a time of her choosing, at home in Co Wicklow.
However she requires physical assistance and fears if her partner partner Tom Curran helps her, he could face up to 14 years in jail.
The High Court said it believed the DPP would take a humane view in deciding whether to prosecute a case such as hers.
It is believed Marie Fleming's lawyers may apply to the Supreme Court tomorrow for an urgent appeal date.
