COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 09, 2013

MOTION NO.3

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

Recognising that Ireland has the highest rates of Prostate cancer in Europe and  amongst the highest  in the World, this Council calls on the Minister for Health to introduce a programme of screening  for Prostate Cancer, in an effort to reduce the risk factor to men and increasing the prospect of early detection and cure.

REPORT:

Should the motion be agreed by the members a letter will issue to the Minister for Health outlining the sentiments contained in the motion.