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12 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who are diagnosed as suffering from brucellosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17847/00]
Written Answers. - Brucellosis Incidence.
Willie Penrose
Question:124 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who are diagnosed as suffering from brucellosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17779/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 and 124 together.
The number of cases of brucellosis notified to my Department by the health boards in each of the years 1995 to 1999 and up to the week ended 16 June 2000 is as follows: 1995, 6; 1996, 10; 1997, 7; 1998, 15; 1999, 19; 2000, 6.