Summary

  • The Economy Committee takes evidence on the impact of bank closures

  • Topical questions covers CalMac disruption and doctors' early retirement

  • Brexit Minister Mike Russell provides an update on EU (Withdrawal) Bill negotiations

  • The national plan for Gaelic is debated

  • SNP MSP lead a debate on the Jayden Orr campaign

  1. That's all from Holyrood Live!published at 17:51 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    That's it from us at Holyrood Live on Tuesday 24 April 2018.

    Scottish ministers have rejected the latest bid to settle the dispute over post-Brexit powers, despite the Welsh and UK governments striking a deal.

    The UK government is to publish changes to the EU Withdrawal Bill in an effort to end the long-running row with the devolved administrations.

    Welsh ministers reached an agreement with their UK counterparts.

    But Scottish Brexit minister Mike Russell told MSPs that there was still a "key sticking point" for his government on a "fundamental point of principle" over devolution.

    Mike Russell

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to Prime Minister Theresa May accepting that "substantial progress" had been made in talks, and setting out potential ways to settle the "remaining issue".

    UK government sources told BBC Scotland they were convinced that they had reached a deal with Mr Russell, only for Ms Sturgeon to "scupper" it at the last moment.

    Mr Russell flatly denied that he had been "overruled" by the first minister, saying he stood "foursquare behind" the government's position on devolved powers and insisting his relationship with Ms Sturgeon was "fine".

  2. Minister says the memory of Jayden will live on due to campaignpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

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    Life-saving video inspired by Proclaimers song

    Ms Campbell says rapid bystander action, calling 999, starting CPR and using available defibrillators is where the greatest gains in survival can be achieved.

    She highlights the Save A Life For Scotland campaign

    The minister says she will meet with Mr Macmillan and the Orr family to make sure the work that is being done by the government and the Save the Heart campaign is complimentary and reaches the most people.

    She pays tribute to all those people and communities who have campaigned to increase the availability of defibrillators and highlights Scottish government advice on how to use them.

    Minister says the memory of Jayden will live on in the continued effort to raise awareness about defibrillatorsImage source, Orr Family
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    Minister says the memory of Jayden will live on in the continued effort to raise awareness about defibrillators

    The minister concludes by thanking the Orr family and friends for their generous work and assures them the memory of Jayden will live on in the continued effort to raise awareness to help others.

    "He sounds like an incredible young lad and we'll certainly look to do all we can to ensure that his experience does not go in vain."

  3. Background: What is a defibrillator and when should it be used?published at 17:39 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Defibrillator in use at Glasgow Subway station
    • It is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart through the chest wall and should be used when someone is in cardiac arrest.
    • A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. If someone has suddenly collapsed, is not breathing normally and is unresponsive, they are in cardiac arrest.
    • Defibrillators are now commonplace in public areas such as train stations, shopping centres, airports and leisure centres.
    • These defibrillators are often known as public access defibrillators (PAD) as anyone can use them in an emergency.
    • The British Heart Foundation says that you should not be afraid to use a defibrillator if someone has had a cardiac arrest.
  4. Minister praises 'strength and courage' of Jayden's familypublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell
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    Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell

    Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell welcomes the Orr family to the chamber and praises them for their "strength and courage".

    Using a defibrillator and starting CPR are key factors in survival from a cardiac arrest, she says.

    This is why they are included in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strategy, the minister adds.

  5. Background: Football fan 'brought back to life' highlights defibrillator campaignpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Paul BurnsImage source, St John Scotland

    A football fan backed a campaign for more defibrillators after being "brought back to life" on an Edinburgh pitch.

    Paul Burns, 55, from Clermiston, was at a training event at Hibs' ground in Easter Road when he was hit by a ball, which triggered a heart attack.

    Hibs physiotherapist, Kitty Forrest, shocked Mr Burns with a defibrillator to bring him back to life.

    He beat his target of raising £5,000 to buy more defibrillators.

    Read more here.

  6. Background: Edinburgh teen wins award for defibrillator and first aid campaignpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Ryan MontgomeryImage source, bbc
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    Ryan Montgomery

    Ryan Montgomery, aged 16, has been recognised with a Rotary Young Citizen award for his bravery and dedication to providing first-aid in his community of Corstorphine.

    The Craigmount High School student became interested in first-aid when he was just 12 years old and completed one of what would be many St Andrews Ambulance courses.

    He has run several campaigns to provide defibrillators in public spaces, including collecting 300 old mobile phones to pay for the units.

    Ryan now runs his own charity called “Corstorphine Emergency Response”, which he set up last year, and has persuaded other like-minded volunteers to join him.

    He also fundraises to purchase his own equipment and uniform and even delivers CPR training to his fellow Craigmount High students and teachers.

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  8. 'The Show Some Heart campaign has been inspirational'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Labour MSP Neil BibbyImage source, bbc
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    Labour MSP Neil Bibby

    Labour MSP Neil Bibby says the family of Jayden Orr have shown remarkable strength since Jayden was taken from them and their campaign has been extraordinary.

    Mr Bibby says the Show Some Heart campaign has been inspirational.

  9. Background: Defibrillator register 'could save lives'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Public defibrillatorImage source, PA

    Communities that have defibrillators available in public spaces were urged to register them online last year.

    The Scottish Ambulance Service said it wanted to record the location of the devices to help 999 operators and potentially save lives.

    They are often found in community centres, sports facilities and other public places.

    Defibrillators give an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone in cardiac arrest.

    Public access defibrillators are found all over Scotland and are especially crucial in rural areas when it can take an ambulance longer to arrive.

    Read more.

  10. Background: Footballer, 13, died during Tynecastle FC match in 2013published at 17:27 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Jamie Skinner and Tynecastle logo

    Tributes were paid to a promising young footballer who collapsed and died during a match in Edinburgh in 2013.

    Jamie Skinner, 13, was playing for Tynecastle FC's Under-14 team at the Saughton astro pitch when he fell to the ground.

    Attempts by ambulance staff and others to revive him failed.

    Tynecastle FC said Jamie would have had a bright future in the game and everyone at the club was "in total shock" at his death.

    Read more.

  11. Planning permission and costs are barriers to defibrillator installation says Tory MSPpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Tory MSP Miles Briggs
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    Tory MSP Miles Briggs

    Tory MSP Miles Briggs praises the Orr family for using their devastating experience to benefit others in the community.

    He speaks about the death of 13 year old Jamie Skinner while playing football in 2013.

    More awareness must be raised about the risk of cardiac arrest for young sportspeople, he says.

    On defibrillators, the Tory MSP highlights issues relating to planning permission required for their installation and costs associated with maintenance.

    Mr Briggs says the success of the Show Some Heart campaign means more lives saves.

  12. SNP MSP says the family want Jayden to live on through helping otherspublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    SNP MSP Stuart McMillanImage source, bbc
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    SNP MSP Stuart McMillan

    SNP MSP Stuart McMillan says members of Jayden Orr's family have travelled to the Parliament today for this debate.

    As a result of the tragic death of their son Jayden, his family have bravely campaigned for awareness of defibrillators to be raised and for child-friendly defibrillators to be put into schools.

    SNP MSP Stuart McMillanImage source, bbc
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    SNP MSP Stuart McMillan

    On the issue of debibrillators and their use by the public, while waiting for an ambulance, Mr McMillan says: "Every second counts when it comes to heart failure, so keeping the message simple for a non professional would be extremely helpful."

    The SNP MSP asks the minister for help from the Scottish government to help with the Show Some Heart campaign.

    The campaign wants to introduce a defibrillator into every school in Inverclyde, he says.

    Mr McMillan concludes saying: "The strength of the Orr family, whilst coming to terms with the tragic loss of their son, is immeasurable."

    He says their desire to help others highlights their character as a family.

    Mr McMillan concludes saying the family want Jayden to live on through helping others and says he believes reaching the £50,000 target and getting defibrillators into every school will be a fitting tribute to Jayden.

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  14. Here is the motionpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    This is Mr McMillan's motion, which highlights:

    • the untimely death of Jayden Orr while practicing ice skating
    • the campaign started by Jayden's parents to have every school equipped with a defibrillator
    • efforts to increase awareness on the importance of defibrillators and registering with the Scottish Ambulance Service
    Show Some Heart, the Jayden Orr Campaign motionImage source, Scottish parliament
  15. Background: Ten-year-old ice skater Jayden Orr 'died in seconds'published at 17:06 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Jayden on the iceImage source, Orr family

    Ten-year-old Jayden Orr was a promising ice skater, training for the British Championships, when he suddenly collapsed on the ice rink.

    The leisure centre where he was skating had a life-saving defibrillator, but it only had adult pads and the person trained to use it was not there.

    Jayden, who had given his dad the thumbs up seconds before he collapsed, could not be saved.

    His family do not know if using the defibrillator could have saved him, but they are now raising money to have child-friendly defibrillators put into schools and are campaigning to make sure defibrillators are registered with the Scottish Ambulance Service.

    Read more here.

  16. Debate on Jayden Orr campaign beginspublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    SNP MSP Stuart McMillan is now opening his members' debate on Show Some Heart, the Jayden Orr campaign.

  17. Gaelic motion and both amendments passed unanimouslypublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Motion and amendmentsImage source, Scottish parliament
  18. Point of order in relation to Israeli ambassador visit to Holyroodpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Green MSP John FinnieImage source, bbc
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    Green MSP John Finnie

    Green MSP John Finnie raises a point of order in regard to recent events in Gaza and asks if justice for Palestine was raised when the presiding officer met with the Israeli ambassador earlier today.

    Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh says part of his duties is to welcome all ambassadors to the Scottish Parliament and he does not divluge the nature of discussions with these ambassadors.

  19. 'Parliament is supportive of Gaelic 'published at 17:01 British Summer Time 24 April 2018

    Europe Minister Alasdair AllanImage source, bbc
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    Europe Minister Alasdair Allan

    Europe Minister Alasdair Allan closes the debate in Gaelic.

    The Scottish Parliament translator says he says this was a very useful debate today, it proves again that parliament is supportive across all parties for Gaelic's place in Scotland.

    The minister agrees with Kate Forbes condemnation of the denegration of Gaelic.

    Mr Allan concludes saying he believes Parliament is supportive of Gaelic as evinced by today's debate.

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