It is reported today that consultants will be appointed by the Government to examine Ireland's practice of adding fluoride to the public water supply.

According to the Irish Examiner, a commitment was given by the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney when he met with Fine Gael councillors in Cork yesterday.

The county council is set to vote on a motion calling on the Government to stop fluoridation.

Ireland is the only EU member state which runs the system on a mandatory basis.