Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is a habit. It was done with the best intentions, like use of lead in Roman times, and even in our more modern times. I used worry that the pipe from the mains into our house could still be one made of lead. When I get forgetful, I worry about all these matters.

Let us take it forward. Let us compromise. Let us not shoot this down. Let us compromise and set up an update study with a view to probably taking fluoride out of the water supply. That is my suggestion.

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