In Ireland, there are an estimated 9,000 defibrillators, but only half are publicly registered
75% confidence
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Omissions
The sources are journalistic reports (secundaria) quoting the MEP's speech rather than primary official data sources such as the Irish Heart Foundation or HSE national registry
The figure of 9,000 represents an estimate rather than an exact census count
The registration rate of 'half' or 'nearly half not registered' is an approximation
Sources were published on 2026-03-24, one day before the parliamentary session
Sources
SecondaryConnacht TelegraphOf the more than 9,000 devices across the country, nearly half are not registered
SecondaryMidwest Radiohalf of Ireland's estimated 9,000 defibrillators listed on public databases
SecondaryMayo Newshalf of Ireland's estimated 9,000 defibrillators listed on public databases
SecondaryLeitrim ObserverOf the more than 9,000 devices across the country, nearly half are not registered