Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 April 2022
327. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Social Protection if defibrillators are installed in all offices and buildings accessible by the public in her Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under her remit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19178/22]
View answerThe provision of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in workplaces to assist in the prevention of sudden cardiac death is an important aspect of modern occupational first aid.
Almost all offices and buildings accessible to the public under my remit are equipped with AEDs, with more than 70 provided since 2016.
The Department will continue the roll out of defibrillators with the aim of having one in every public building.
