Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2015
159. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the number of persons diagnosed with cancer each year; diagnosed at early stage; diagnosed through screening programmes; the types of cancer involved; the number of cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Cancer Registry is the statutory body with responsibility for, inter alia, the collection and analysis of information relating to the incidence of cancer and related tumours in Ireland. My Department has asked the Registry to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the number and types of cancer diagnosed each year.
