James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 602: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the cost of the fluoridation of water in the midlands and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3963/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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The estimated annual spend for fluoridation within the Midlands area in 2011 is €359,267, broken down as follows: Operational costs €254,381; Acid costs: €31,691; Capital costs: €73,195. The estimated annual spend for fluoridation nationally in 2011 is €3,865,406, broken down as follows: Operational costs €2,392,266; Acid costs €1,387,561; Capital costs €85,579.