- Opinion
- 11 Jul 13
Along with Aisling Fitzgibbon AKA The Girl Against Fluoride and environmental scientist Declan Waugh, she presented her findings before members of Dáil Éireann.
Hot Press is one step further in its quest to stop mandatory water fluoridation in Ireland, after a group of passionate campaigners spoke at Leinster House yesterday.
Following the publication of the Health Fluoridation of Water Supplies Repeal Bill by Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, a mound of evidence against the safety of fluoride consumption was presented by Aisling Fitzgibbon, Declan Waugh, Adrienne Murphy and more, including extracts from HP's own dossier. Members of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann were present for the monumental meeting, many of whom showed their support for the bill.
"We're a long way from being called conspiracy theorists," Adrienne said today. "Labour Whip Emmet Stagg gave us his full support. He spoke about how there have been seven or eight other pushes to bring an end to water fluoridation which have all fizzled out, but now that the research has been made public, it's different. Anybody can access this information."
HP's extensive investigation into the subject has been made available to view on this very site, and Adrienne has encouraged Irish people to make themselves aware of the potential risks of water fluoridation.
"It's important that people read this and spread the word, and even share the articles with their local TDs. I don't think they can ignore it this time around. The cat is really getting out of the bag now."
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Meanwhile, Aisling Fitzgibbon will take to Grafton St. at 1pm today for a special event to raise awareness of the dangers of water fluoridation.
The Girl Against Fluoride and her supporters will be stripping to symbolize how the Irish people have been stripped of their right to safe water.
At present, Ireland is the only country in Europe that engages in mandatory fluoridation of the water supply. Those arguing against this policy say they there are links between fluoridation and cancer, genetic damage, and lowered IQ in children.
To access HP's content on the fluoride debate, simply click the links in the sidebar.