A Dublin woman has gone on trial accused of assisting with the suicide of another woman almost four years ago.

43 year old Gail O'Rorke from Kilclare Gardens in Tallaght has denied assisting the suicide of Bernadette Forde between April and June of 2011.

She is accused of helping Ms Forde to travel to the DIGNITAS hospice in Zurich to end her life, of helping her procure and administer a toxic substance, and of making funeral arrangements in advance of the death of Ms Forde knowing that her life would be ended through suicide.

She denies all of the charges. 

The prosecution has asked that the jury consider the facts based in law and to leave aside any personal opinion they may have on the issue of assisted suicide.