Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2024
549. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the estimated full year costs if a defibrillator was provided to each Garda station that has opened on a 24-7 basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42485/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the provision of equipment and facilities, under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). As Minister, I have no direct role in these processes.
I am informed by Garda Authorities that they are not in a position at this time to accurately estimate the full year costs if a defibrillator was provided to each Garda station that has opened on a 24-7 basis. This would require the estimation of the number of devices required, a specification for the actual devices to be agreed and then would require a tender for supply, installation, maintenance and training of Garda staff and Garda members.
It is expected that this would take some time, with expert medical support required in the evaluation of different devices, as there are a number of suppliers and devices in the market with a huge variety in prices.
