Water Fluoridation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Ceisteanna (540)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

540. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the issue of water fluoridation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11150/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Department of Health keeps water fluoridation policy 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. The review is currently being finalised.