Water Fluoridation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 March 2004

Thursday, 4 March 2004

Ceisteanna (43)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

32 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention to introduce a ban on fluoridation in piped public water supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7175/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

The fluoridation of water supplies is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, under the provisions of the Health (Fluoridation of Water Supplies) Act 1960.