Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2012
274. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Health with regard to the application of fluoride to drinking water here, if he will confirm that the contract to supply fluoride is due for renewal soon; if he will confirm that a company (details supplied) is the supplier; if he will provide the contract date and the duration of the new contract; the cost to the State of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45000/12]
View answerChemifloc Ltd. is the company contracted by the HSE for the supply and delivery of hydrofluosilicic acid for the purpose of water fluoridation. The current contract with the HSE came into effect on 1st October 2009. The initial contract was for a period of 3 years with an option for an extension of two years. Following renegotiation with the supplier, the contract has been extended until 30th September 2014. The cost in 2011 was approximately €1.7m. This includes VAT and supply of the acid to water treatment plants operated by and on behalf of local authorities.
