John Mulvihill, Councillor (Lab) 2/7/08
Mayor of Cobh Cllr John Mulvihill jnr has called for health study to be carried out in the lower harbour area following the shocking statistics that indicate Cobh has a cancer levels 44% above the national average.
Mayor of Cobh Cllr John Mulvihill jnr has called for health study to be carried out in the lower harbour area following the shocking statistics that indicate Cobh has a cancer levels 44% above the national average.
Quoting from figures optioned from the National Cancer Registry he stated that between 1994-2005, 478 people were diagnosed with cancer on the island of Cobh. When this is set against the national average it indicates that Cobh is 44% above the national average.
Following on from the recent find of chromium 6 that was deposited on the former Irish steel site it raise serious concerns for the people of Cobh.
The minister for the Environment must immediately publish all documents in relation to the site, he should also carry out a health survey in partnership with the department of health on the health risk that were faced in the past and the health risks that might be faced in the future.
The figure of 478 people represents people's father's mother's sons and daughters this is a very serious matter and when set against the national average it reveals the people of Cobh worst fears.
The people of Cobh need action and reassurance on this important matter we deserve nothing less from this government.
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02 July 2008
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