James Bannon (Fine Gael)

There is much public disquiet regarding the amount of fluoride in our water supply. I tried to raise this issue last week. The Belgian health minister has banned all products containing fluoride and most European countries have banned this product. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House to explain the Government's position on the adverse effects fluoride can have on the nation's health. It is an important issue in both rural and urban areas. It was raised on six occasions at clinics I held in my constituency last weekend.