Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Friday 29 September 2023 Dublin: 12°C
# Water Charges
Ireland's water charges protest made the international headlines
The march made the news in Iran, Sydney and Russia.

TENS OF THOUSANDS of people took part in yesterday’s anti-water charges protest in Dublin yesterday. The huge turnout got the attention of some international media outlets who dubbed it as one of the largest “anti-austerity” marches Ireland has ever seen.

Australia’s The Sydney Morning Herald reports that after years of Ireland having “free water services” thousands took to the streets to rally against the incoming bills.

sydney The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald

The Russian news channel RT.com reports that Dublin came to a standstill during yesterday’s protest.

rt RT.com RT.com

Reuters UK reports that Saturday in Ireland’s biggest anti-austerity protest for years.

reuters Reuters Reuters

Telesur News said it was “the biggest anti-austerity protest ever”.

tek Telesur Telesur

Euronews said Ireland has had relatively few protests compared to other bailed -out euro zone members but said this one was pretty large.

euronews Euronews Euronews

The Otago Daily Times also featured it:

ontago The Otago Daily Times The Otago Daily Times

As did this Iranian international news network:

press PressTv.ir PressTv.ir

Poll: Did yesterday’s water charges protest have an effect on you?>

Read: ‘If we want sustainable public services like water, we need mechanisms to pay for it’>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
248
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.