John O'Mahony
Question:286. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove fluoride from drinking water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17393/15]
View answerWednesday, 6 May 2015
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The fluoridation of public water supplies is provided for in the Health (Fluoridation of Water Supplies Act) 1960. The level of fluoride in drinking water in Ireland has been set at between 0.6-0.8 parts per million. This level of fluoride is deemed optimal for protecting the oral health of all age groups.
The Department of Health keeps the policy of water fluoridation under constant review. As part of this ongoing work, a review of evidence on the impact of water fluoridation at its current level on the health of the population is being conducted by the Health Research Board on behalf of the Department. This review is currently being finalised.