A pre-election protest organised by The Right2Water / Right2Change group has taken place in Dublin today.
The large protest took place between Parnell Square and Dame Street causing traffic delays and road closures in the Capital.
Thousands of people descended on the streets joined by some election candidates who oppose the water charges, including Sinn Féin’s Gerry Adams and Independent candidate Mick Wallace.
Speaking in the build up to the protest, Gerry Adams said: “The three amigos, Enda Kenny, Joan Burton and Micheál Martin havent delivered proper public services and a sustainable economy up to now and they’re not going to. They’ve had their chance.”
Dame Street and O’Connell Bridge remain closed due to the protests.
DUBLIN CITY UPDATE: Winetavern St & Christchurch Place have reopened. Dame St and O'Connell Bridge remain closed. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) February 20, 2016
#right2water cant even get near stage what a turnout. #Right2Change pic.twitter.com/DAashJMf0L
— 🏴☠️Aulden_Woodlawn🏴☠️ (@Aulden_Woodlawn) February 20, 2016
Never been a protest this size so broad so close to a general election #right2water is changing election outcome. pic.twitter.com/SOCbigEfAQ
— Rory Hearne (@RoryHearneGaffs) February 20, 2016
Thousands march in #right2water protest in Dublin.https://t.co/FapA0TFHvt pic.twitter.com/gED3NEaQWL
— David Lynch📷 (@DAVIDLYNCHY) February 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/SigmaFiles/status/701080995286671360
Main image via Bernadette Grogan
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