asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the high incidence of Farmers' Lung this year, which is supposedly due to the mouldy quality of hay; and if he has taken any steps to inform the public regarding precautions to be taken.
Written Answers. - Farmers' Lung.
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Firm data on the incidence of Farmers' Lung during 1985 are not yet available in my Department. Since 1979, following research carried out by the Medico-Social Research Board which indicated a high incidence of the disease in the western and north-western areas of the country, information and advice has been made available on an on-going basis to the public on the prevention of Farmers' Lung.