Bernard J. Durkan
Question:23 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent, if any, to which the incidence of cancer is related to particular regions in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Incidence of Cancer.
There is no national information available currently on the incidence and prevalence of cancer but the National Cancer Registry Board (which at present covers counties Cork and Kerry only) is in the process of drawing up plans to extend its area of coverage to the entire country and this will eventually allow detailed information to be assembled on this matter.
The Annual Reports on Vital Statistics, which are compiled by the Central Statistics Office, include information on deaths by principal groups of causes (including cancer) of residents in each county and county borough.