John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the directive she has issued in relation to insurance indemnity for facilities that have defibrillators installed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23426/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death, whose report "Reducing the Risk: A Strategic Approach" was published in March 2006, recognises the need for early cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Overall responsibility for implementation of the report's recommendations has been assigned to the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 167: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Mayo who must attend appointments for the treatment of breast cancer and for prostate problems have to fight for transport to get to their appointments which are on-going; her views on whether it is fair that elderly people have this additional stress on them when trying to cope with their medical conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23433/06]

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 Executive to examine the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of new home care packages that have been rolled out in counties Galway, Roscommon and Leitrim in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23434/06]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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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 Executive to examine the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.