Water Fluoridation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2012

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Ceisteanna (548)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

640 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on the findings of the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29494/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

The Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health advises that the balance of scientific evidence worldwide confirms that water fluoridation, at the optimal level, does not cause any ill effects and continues to be safe and effective in protecting the oral health of all age groups. It is important that policy makers and the public have access to independent, evidence-based, expert advice on this issue. I am confident that the Expert Body provides such advice.