Bernard J. Durkan
Question:52 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the comparisons that have been made between this country and other European Union member states in regard to incidents of various forms of cancer; the number of cases per thousand of the population for the European Union in general; the number for Ireland; the way in which such figures compare with United States statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9970/01]