Departmental Reports.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 December 2005

Wednesday, 14 December 2005

Questions (159)

Billy Timmins

Question:

171 Mr. Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will publish the report on sudden cardiac death; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39645/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. S. Power)

In September 2004 a national task force on sudden cardiac death was established to address the problem of sudden cardiac death in Ireland. The task force, chaired by Dr. Brian Maurer, will make recommendations on the prevention of sudden cardiac death and on the detection of those at high risk. The task force will also advise on equipment and training programmes to improve the outcome in those suffering from sudden cardiac collapse and on the establishment of appropriate surveillance systems. I understand a report is almost ready for publication and it is my intention to have it published early in 2006.