Bills burned, Greek flags flown as water charge protests return to Dublin

There were a number of Greek flags on display, as protesters used the event to show solidarity with the country.

Water Protest. Pictured protesters bur Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

A LARGE CROWD has marched to the GPO in Dublin today as water charge protests return to the capital.

Having taken a backseat to campaigning for the same-sex marriage referendum, is once again at the forefront of the political agenda.

Today in Dublin, thousands marched to the GPO, where they heard a speech from independent TD Catherine Murphy and proceeded to burn their Irish Water bills.

Water Protest. Pictured protesters out Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

There were a number of Greek flags on display, as protesters used the event to show solidarity with the country, which is teetering on the edge of default.

Water Protest. Pictured three nuns wat Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Union officials and leaders from the Right2Water campaign also addressed the crowds.

While there was a small Garda presence, no incidents have been reported.

Read: Irish Water STILL won’t tell us how many people have paid their bills

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