Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

I assume the Deputy's question refers to the eight national cultural institutions that come within the remit of my Department. I am advised that each of them, with the exception of the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin, the National Archives in Dublin and the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork, has defibrillators in place and that all of the defibrillators are operational. It should be noted that the three institutions that do not have defibrillators have staff that are trained in the use of defibrillators and are examining their options with regard to the purchase of such devices. I will give the specific details sought by the Deputy. The National Museum of Ireland has four defibrillators and 22 staff are trained to operate them. The National Library of Ireland has four defibrillators and ten trained staff. The National Gallery of Ireland has three defibrillators and 51 trained staff. The National Concert Hall has one defibrillator and eight trained staff. The Irish Museum of Modern Art has two defibrillators and 12 trained staff. While the Chester Beatty Library has no defibrillator at present, six staff are trained to operate such equipment. In the case of the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork, which also has no defibrillator at present, seven staff are trained to operate such equipment. Three members of the staff of the National Archives are trained to operate defibrillators. I hope it may be possible to ensure defibrillators are provided at these institutions at an early date.

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