Mortality Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Questions (422)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

422. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if statistics are gathered on incidents of sudden death as a result of heart conditions in the context of ensuring that staff in these locations are appropriately trained and that defibrillators are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39453/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.