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Defibrillators Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Questions (497)

Alan Kelly

Question:

497. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the estimated cost of installing a minimum of two defibrillators in each Garda station that is open on a 24/7 basis. [33093/21]

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Written answers

I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, unfortunately I have not received this information in time. I will write to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question Number 497 which was for answer on 22 June 2021, where you requested the estimated cost of installing a minimum of two defibrillators in each Garda station that is opened on a 24/7 basis.
You will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the information was available.
As you will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities it is estimated that the cost of two defibrillators units in each Garda station that is opened on a 24/7 basis would be €336,300. I am informed by Garda authorities that this figure is based on the cost of the unit only, and there may also be some additional costs on a case by case basis, for example, the cost of acquiring a power source if one is not available within the required vicinity.
I trust this information is of assistance.
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