Cancer Incidence.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008

Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Questions (127)

Joe McHugh

Question:

189 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Donegal annually between 1997 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40209/08]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

Statistics in relation to cancer incidence are collated by the National Cancer Registry. My Department has asked the Director of the Registry to examine this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.