Another U turn by Fine Geal
Irish Independant
Monday January 15 2001
FINE GAEL has pledged to end the controversial compulsory practice of adding fluoride to all drinking water because of "serious health concerns".
And, if elected, the party will also order every health board to investigate existing levels of fluoride in groundwater supplies.
"Fine Gael believes that there are sufficient grounds to point to serious health risks from the cumulative amount of fluoride in our piped water supply system," according to a new policy document drawn up by Environment spokesperson Ivan Yates.
It says there are deep environmental concerns about the current programme of fluoridation of the country's water supplies aimed at reducing tooth decay.
Less than 2pc of Europe's population have fluoridated water and a number of countries had rejected, discontinued or banned the practice.
David Cullen
Posted on 13 Jun 2011 7:43 pm
Another U turn by Fine Geal
Irish Independant
Monday January 15 2001
FINE GAEL has pledged to end the controversial compulsory practice of adding fluoride to all drinking water because of "serious health concerns".
And, if elected, the party will also order every health board to investigate existing levels of fluoride in groundwater supplies.
"Fine Gael believes that there are sufficient grounds to point to serious health risks from the cumulative amount of fluoride in our piped water supply system," according to a new policy document drawn up by Environment spokesperson Ivan Yates.
It says there are deep environmental concerns about the current programme of fluoridation of the country's water supplies aimed at reducing tooth decay.
Less than 2pc of Europe's population have fluoridated water and a number of countries had rejected, discontinued or banned the practice.