Legislative Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Ceisteanna (766)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

766. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on the Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017 which provides specific penalties for those found to have damaged life-saving equipment such as defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46619/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Criminal damage legislation is not the responsibility for Department of Health. The private members Bill referred to in the Parliamentary Question is a matter for Government.