Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2024-01-24
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

It is a very good idea that every student in transition year, fifth or sixth year would be trained not just in first aid but also basic life support. That can be done in one day and would certainly save lives and reduce the impact of injuries. I know what will be said to me if I discuss the matter with the Department of Education and the Minister, Deputy Foley.
I will be informed that there is a long list of many things that people want to add to the curriculum and have children do at school. The contents of that list range from coding to Internet safety training to driving tests - you name it. They always ask me what I am going to do and whether I am going to cut something or extend school hours? That is the direction in which the conversation goes. It is something that we might talk about again.

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Sitting date: 2024-01-24