COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 09, 2013

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

To ask the Manager to schedule a meeting between the elected members and the new CEO of Irish Water to discuss the issues regarding the fluoridation of drinking water?

REPLY:

The Health (Fluoridation of Water Supplies) Act 1960,  mandated compulsory fluoridation by Local Authorities. The addition of fluoride to water is in accordance with EPA standards  and the public water supply is monitored to ensure compliance with all water quality legislation and standards.  The appropriate authority in this instance is the Minister for Health.  If the question is approved a letter will issue to the Minister from this Council.