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Jailing of Water Charge Protesters Condemned

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2015

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Dublin Sinn Féin city councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha condemned the jailing of five water charge protesters in a statement issued on February 19. Councillor Mac Donncha said: “The jailing of water charge protesters is deplorable. These are citizens who engaged in peaceful protest as part of one of the biggest mass movements that we have seen in many years. The real culprits are … [Read more...] about Jailing of Water Charge Protesters Condemned

100,000 Protesters March Against Water Charges

By Cliodhna Joyce-Daly, Contributor
February / March 2015

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Up to 100,000 protesters opposed to the introduction of water charges brought Dublin to a standstill in December when they rallied outside the Irish parliament building. The December 10th protest was the largest yet in what has become an increasingly strife-filled argument between the Irish government and the taxpayers. The charges, which are mandated by the 2010 E.U. bailout … [Read more...] about 100,000 Protesters March Against Water Charges

Irish Say “No”
to Water Charges

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
December / January 2015

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While rain is free and plentiful and free in Ireland, it appears water is not. Public outrage is sweeping across Ireland over the introduction of mandatory water meters that would raise the cost of living for many in the country. With the introduction of the water meters, Ireland will be paying some of the highest rates for water in Europe. Previously, water came out of the … [Read more...] about Irish Say “No”
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