Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the proposal to develop a national cancer biobank infrastructure starting off with two hospitals; and if she will work closely with Biobank Ireland Trust on this matter. [33414/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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In June 2007 I established an expert group to develop proposals for the establishment of a National Cancer Biobank. Membership of the group includes representatives of the US National Cancer Institute, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland, the Health Service Executive, the Health Research Board, the Irish Co-operative Oncology Research Group and the Irish Cancer Society. The group will also make recommendations on North/South collaboration and potential for an all-island biobank. It is expected that the group will report to me early next year.