Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 July 2015
190. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health if there is any scheme of assistance available under the aegis of his Department to assist voluntary groups in the community, who are setting up first responder groups, with the cost of equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27953/15]
View answerThe National Ambulance Service provides support to Community First Responder groups in relation to training, management and administration of schemes. In relation to funding, my Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund, from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health-related services. Organisations such as First Responders can apply for grants towards equipment. Organisations wishing to make an application for National Lottery Funding should submit a formal application, however the 2015 applications have closed.
Further information about the grant scheme, along with the application form, are set out on the Department's website at www.health.gov.ie.
