Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Questions (806)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

806. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there is funding available to groups wishing to introduce defibrillators for communities in their area; his plans to introduce a funding stream for this piece of life-saving equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35435/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

As this PQ refers to the funding of defibrillators for local communities, I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.