174 Deputy Mary Wallace asked the Minister for Health and Children the knowledge that exists within her Department regarding defibrillator quantities, locations and geographical spread throughout the country; if there is a lack of information regarding such an important life saving device if her Department will undertake to improve the State’s knowledge to ensure that such information is available to the emergency services in endeavouring to respond to cardiac arrest victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36627/10]

The Department does not retain information on the location and geographical spread of defibrillators. This is a service delivery matter and it has therefore been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

175 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money spent on purchasing crutches, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment in 2009, and to date in 2010; from whom these items are purchased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36660/10]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.