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A man lays injured as Gardai and anti-austerity protesters clash outside Leinster House Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland
Poll
Poll: Should Irish people protest more?
The new Dáil term brought with it a number of protests around Dublin city. Today we ask whether Irish people should protest more?
PEPPER SPRAY WAS used by Gardaí on protesters outside Leinster House yesterday while another protest blocked traffic during rush hour in the city.
New barriers had been erected at government buildings ahead of the new Dáil term in anticipation of protests that started at 5am yesterday morning.
So today we ask: Should Irish people protest more?
Poll Results:
Yes (4707)
No (3711)
Not sure (965)
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