Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 434: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures the Government has taken or intends to take to highlight the danger of sudden death syndrome; and if it will consider implementing a programme of cardiovascular screening of children. [25779/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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In September 2004, a national task force on sudden cardiac death was established to address the problem of sudden cardiac death in Ireland. The task force, chaired by Dr. Brian Maurer, will make recommendations on the prevention of sudden cardiac death and on the detection of those at high risk. The task force will also advise on equipment and training programmes to improve the outcome in those suffering from sudden cardiac collapse and on the establishment of appropriate surveillance systems. I understand that the task force has been involved in widespread consultation and that a report is currently being finalised. The recommendations of the task force will inform future policy in this area.