Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
973. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of the provision of a defibrillator in each public building owned by his Department and agency under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45976/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department currently has 4 defibrillators deployed in its offices.
The cost of purchase and installation of these devices was €4,800, and routine maintenance (i.e. replacement batteries) amounted to €1,200 in 2016.
Training for staff in the use of defibrillators is generally included as part of first aid training and the associated costs cannot be disaggregated.
The information sought in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each organisation. The relevant bodies will be requested to reply directly to the Deputy in the matter.
