OVER 120,000 PEOPLE took to the streets across Ireland on Saturday to protest against the introduction of water charges.

A recent poll showed that the most popular party in Ireland is Sinn Féin – which is opposed to the charges.

Meanwhile Labour’s popularity has fallen behind Fianna Fáil. Fine Gael is the second most popular party, just ahead of FF.

A number of TDs have admitted there were issues with Irish Water, and some won’t even pay the charge.

What do you think: Could the Irish Water controversy bring down the government?

Poll Results:

Yes (12176)

It will affect the coalition negatively but not bring it down (3870)

No (708)

I don't know (325)

Yes
No
It will affect the coalition negatively but not bring it down
I don't know

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Poll: Could the Irish Water controversy bring down the government?

Poll Results:

Read: There are going to be more water charge protests on 10 December>

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