Written answers

Thursday, 2 March 2006

Department of Health and Children

Sudden Cardiac Death Syndrome

5:00 pm

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the report on sudden cardiac deaths will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8543/06]

Photo of Seán PowerSeán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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In September 2004, a national task force on sudden cardiac death was established in order to address the problem 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. The report was launched this morning.

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