Vol. 531 No. 4
170 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of cases of various forms of cancer diagnosed in each county in each of the past ten years; if any particular region indicates a specific trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6246/01]
172 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of deaths from lung cancer or other smoking related illness in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6248/01]
173 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of recorded deaths from various forms of cancer in the towns of Naas, Leixlip, Maynooth, Celbridge, Clane and Kilcock in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6249/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 170, 172 and 173 together.
The National Cancer Registry collates data on the incidence of and mortality from cancer in this country. My Department has asked the director of the registry, Dr. Harry Comber, to forward the information requested directly to the Deputy.
