25 out of 26 councils in Northern Ireland rejected fluoridation on health grounds after a concerted effort by the U.K. government to fluoridate the six counties. Since October 1999 there are now citizens groups opposing this mass-medication in Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Meath and Cork. The aim of our group is to raise public awareness of the health damage from artificially dosing our drinking water with this chemical fluoride. The health damage linked to fluoride includes dental fluorosis, hip fractures, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, neurological damage, thyroid dysfunction, decreased fertility and allergic response. We are also lobbying local government via presentations to County Councils.
Water is essential to life.
Fluoride is not. Section 6 of this Act clearly states that the minister is required to study the health effects of water fluoridation on fluoridated communities. In thirty-five years of fluoridation, there is not one health study in Ireland. An immediate stop to water fluoridation. The Minister of Health fulfils his duty, and carries out immediate health studies as required by the legislation.