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Minister Martin recently misled the Dail in responding to a question from John Gormley T.D. On 21/3/2000, the Minister of Health was asked if, “chromium is present in hydrofluoslicic acid, the fluoridating agent imported from Holland used to facilitate fluoridation of drinking water?” Minister Martin replied that the acid fluoride “does not contain chromium”.

Fluoride Free Water has now acquired a full Chemical analysis of the acid fluoride, pumped into our drinking water at the rate of 2000 gallons daily. This analysis confirms our greatest fears, chromium is present and at similar levels as the arsenic also present. Minister Martin has misled the Dail and the Irish people. This is misinformation at best or possibly fraudulent if Minister Martin is aware of the contaminants of this hazardous product of the fertiliser industry.

It is a toxic cocktail! The chemical analysis also gives levels of nickel, sulphur, lead and aluminium. Please see enclosed analysis. According to the Irish Medicines Board, this hydrofluosilicic acid has never been proven safe or effective and not surprisingly is unregistered, unlicensed and not considered a medicine. So, what is it and why is it untested? Why are we drinking unmeasured, uncontrolled levels of this toxic cocktail without the freedom to make an informed choice? 

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Question for written Answer on 21/3/2000:

Dept: Health and Children     Minister answering: Minister Martin (Cork South-Central).

Order Nos:332

Ref Nos: 7610/00 Written. 

*To ask the Minister for Health and Children if chromium is present in hydrofluosilicic acid, the fluoridating agent imported from Holland used to facilitate fluoridation of drinking water; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

-         John Gormley T.D.

The fluoridating agent used to facilitate fluoridation of drinking water does not contain chromium.