Members of Waterford Right2Water pictured in the Dublin ahead of Saturday's national demonstration.
A LARGE contingent from Waterford attended Saturday’s protest against water charges in Dublin.
Buses travelled from a number of locations including Waterford, Ferrybank, Tramore and Dungarvan.
More than one hundred people alone travelled on two buses arranged by UNITE from Waterford.
Additionally, large numbers travelled independently by bus, train and car.
“Protestors reasserted their right to protest and refused to be deterred or intimidated by Government threats of attachment orders and court appearances,” said Tommy Hogan of UNITE.
“The attempts to associate the anti-water charge movement with violence were once again exposed as being black propaganda.
“The demonstration, estimated at anything from 80,000 – 100,000 people, was noisy, colourful, and peppered throughout with families and kids, at which there wasn’t a single arrest.”
In total, organisers claim that more than 80,000 people participated in the protest. Protesters from across the country assembled in two groups at Heuston Station and Connolly Station before marching towards the Spire on O’Connell Street for the rally.
The protest was the fifth official Right2Water demonstration. “The objective that water is a human right, paid for through central taxation and protected in public ownership by our constitution has once again been reiterated by this huge gathering,” said Tommy Hogan.
“Water charges will remain on the agenda and will be a major issue in the forthcoming general election.”