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26.12.09
TV3 News has learned that the Finance Minster Brian Lenihan has been diagnosed with cancer.
Earlier this month Mr. Lenihan admitted himself to hospital after losing sleep and experiencing discomfort with a suspected hernia problem.
TV3 News understands that initial tests revealed that the Minister is suffering from a malignant tumour, that Mr. Lenihan has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer within the last fortnight and that he is set to undergo further tests and treatment.
This afternoon the Department of Finance issued the following statement to TV3.
"The Minister is well and enjoying Christmas with his family. He does not propose to talk to the media about anything until the new year".
Brian Lenihan was appointed to the job of Finance Minister in May 2008 and the following 18 months have brought some of the greatest economic challenges the country has ever seen.
Mr. Lenihan has recently passed a third Budget in 14 months, along with the NAMA legislation and the Govt. bank guarantee scheme.
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