Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 24 May 2000

Vol. 519 No. 6

Written Answers. - Cancer Screening Programme.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

185 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children whether information is available regarding the incidents of various forms of cancer; if there are indicators suggesting a greater number of cases in any particular area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14734/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The National Cancer Registry collates data on the incidence of, and mortality from, cancer. My Department has, therefore, asked the director of the registry to forward the information requested directly to the Deputy.