Water Fluoridation in Westmeath

Every so often this discussion pops up and is brushed away by our government with their "We know what's best for you" attitude, I recently became aware (once again) of the dangers associated with this Poison which is added to our drinking water. It is banned in other European countried and even banned in Northern Ireland but we down south still have to endure this non essential poison being forced into our water without giving us the choice whather we want it there or not.

The effects of this poison on infant children is unforgiving, perhaps this is a topic that could be mentioned to our politicians when they come knocking on our doors licking our backsides and promising the sun, moon and stars so we will vote for them.

See also this article from circa 2002:

PRESS RELEASE 31/07/2002

BELGIUM TO BAN FLUORIDE PRODUCTS!

Yesterday, the Belgium Health Ministry confirmed it was banning fluoride tablets and fluoride chewing gum.(1) This fluoride ban comes after a new health study "found excessive use of fluoride products increased the risk not only of osteoporosis, but of damage to the nervous system too". Osteoporosis causes weakening of bones and can lead to fractures.

Belgium does not have water fluoridation but in Ireland 75% of the population’s water supply is dosed with chemical fluoride, in addition to these fluoride products. It is therefore no surprise that Ireland has one of the highest osteoporosis rates in Europe. Unfortunately, our Minister of Health is not interested in the effects of increasing fluoride consumption, instead Minister Martin is hiding behind a biased, shambolic Forum which is now 11 months overdue.

It is also interesting that the Belgian health ministry commissioned this health study into the effects of fluoride when our Minister of Health has consistently failed to do so. This refusal contravenes the current legislation, which requires the minister to study the health effects of fluoridation. In forty years of water fluoridation in Ireland, there has never been a health study.

Dr. Don Mac Auley, spokesperson for Irish Dentists Opposing Fluoridation, commented, "we should all be concerned by this new research, as we have so much fluoride in our water, our fluoride levels will be higher than the Belgians. Osteoporosis is on the increase in Ireland and with more studies showing fluoride health damage, we need to follow the precautionary principle and stop water fluoridation immediately. Minister Martin must commence health studies or reconsider his position as Minister of Health. As a group of health care professionals, we have a duty to protect public health and therefore we are demanding that Minister Martin fulfil the legislation or resign".
I have contacted both Westmeath County council and also Marian Harkin (looking to be elected) to establish why we are still subjected to this poison being pumped into our drinking water.

Any opinions welcome.

Steven