Thousands protest new water charges in Ireland
‘Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Irish capital, Dublin, in protest against controversial water charges, introduced as part of the country’s bailout deal with international creditors.
On Saturday, the demonstrators gathered at the Connolly Station, Heuston Station, and Merrion Square, before heading towards the O’Connell Bridge.
The demonstrations have been organized by the Right2Water campaign, which is an umbrella organization for tens of local opposition groups and trade unions.
“We have one objective and that’s to seek a repudiation of the domestic water charges legislation,” protest organizer, Brendan Ogle, said, adding that this would be the country’s major issue in its next general elections.’
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