Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 285: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year from 1995 to date in 2006; the number of women who have died from breast cancer each year from 1995 to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2893/06]

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 286: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer from 1995 to date in 2006; the number of men who have died from prostate cancer each year from 1995 to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2894/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 286 together.

Statistics on the incidence of cancer and the number of deaths from cancer, including breast and prostate cancers, are collated by the National Cancer Registry. My Department has asked the director of the registry to examine the issue raised and reply directly to the Deputy.