Lack of progress on cancer review

A STATE review of claims that cancer rates are three times higher than normal in west Limerick still hasn't produced findings one year after it was established.

Almost 12 months ago, Health Minister Micheál Martin agreed to examine concerns of Askeaton residents who believe industrial pollution is causing high cancer levels, miscarriages and respiratory problems in the area.

"We though the minister's review would have made more progress at this stage. We have not been able to see the minister since the meeting last year and he has ignored our letters," said Pat Geoghegan of the Cappagh Farmers Support Group (CFSG).