Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have been very shocked to read the recent reports about concentrations of lead in water pipes, particularly on the north side of Dublin city, in Cabra, Drumcondra and Phibsborough. There are similar reports in five or six other locations right around the country. The information was published in response to a freedom of information request. Many very worried people have made contact with me asking what the Government is doing to reduce this danger to their health. High concentrations of lead in water have a particularly serious effect on the health of babies, whether young or in utero. This can also cause kidney and high blood pressure problems and exposure can also affect the general brain development of children. There has also been a suggestion of some kind of test to put plastic lining-----

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