Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 282: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason extra hours regarding home help have not been allocated to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32892/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the HSE to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South, Labour)
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Question 283: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the funds which are available to community-based not-for-profit organisations seeking to purchase automatic external defibrillators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32912/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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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. It 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 with individuals and organisations and that a report will be published shortly. Funding will be provided through the Health Service Executive to support the implementation of the task force's recommendations.