David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 411: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to her recent comments regarding the provision of defibrillators in schools and the training of students and staff in using such defibrillators, the progress she has made; her further plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26014/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of defibrillators in schools would not address the specific health issue unless accompanied by complementary training. Such training cannot be confined to the operation and use of defibrillators but must also involve training in other related life saving techniques. The provision of such training necessitates the involvement of health personnel and that is beyond the remit of my Department.