559. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if an in-depth study has been carried out on the effects of fluoride in water on children and vulnerable persons; if not, the international study that is used in determining if it is safe for children and young persons to drink fluoridated water here; if his attention has been drawn to the European Commission, SCHER, report concluded last year that there was evidence to show that fluoride may cause osteosarcoma, an often fatal bone cancer in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42724/12]

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559. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if an in-depth study has been carried out on the effects of fluoride in water on children and vulnerable persons; if not, the international study that is used in determining if it is safe for children and young persons to drink fluoridated water here; if his attention has been drawn to the European Commission, SCHER, report concluded last year that there was evidence to show that fluoride may cause osteosarcoma, an often fatal bone cancer in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42724/12]

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