Denis Naughten
Ceist:
375. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí trained in first aid and other first responder emergency care, respectively; if a copy of the Garda operational guidelines for members that are first on the scene can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25369/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra
I have requested a report on the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question number 375 of 13 May 2021 where you asked for the number of Gardaí trained in first aid and other first responder emergency care, respectively; and if a copy of the Garda operational guidelines for members that are first on the scene can be provided.
You will recall that it was not possible to obtain the information in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the requested information was available.
As you will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the training of members. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that operational procedures for members at the scene of any incident, will be determined by the type of incident.
An Garda Síochána do not disclose operational procedural documents, as they are confidential documents for internal use only by An Garda Síochána.
Generally, priorities for a first responder would include:
1. Save and preserve life
2. Secure and preserve the crime scene.
3. Record all persons and vehicles that enter and leave scene, including their reason for entering the scene.
4. Record and preserve evidence that may be perishable, fragile or easily destroyed.
5. Identify and locate any witnesses and where possible, keep apart until statements have been taken.
6. Communicate with immediate supervisor to coordinate initial investigation.
The appendix to this letter, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out in tabular form, the number of responders trained in An Garda Síochána from 2018 up to 21 May 2021.
I trust this information is of assistance.
Appendix
The number of responders trained in An Garda Síochána from 2018 up to 21 May 2021.
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2018 to 21 May 2021
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Numbers Trained
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Cardiac First Response
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485
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First Aid Response
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3000
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Cardiac First Response Advanced
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483
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Emergency First Responder
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483
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