First Aid Training

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 November 2019

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Ceisteanna (144)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

144. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if life saving or first aid courses are required to include instructions on the steps to be taken if a person is choking while alone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49258/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is an independent statutory body with responsibility for standards of education in pre-hospital emergency care.

Accordingly, the Deputy's query has been referred to PHECC for direct response.