THOUSANDS of protestors gathered in Limerick for an anti water charges rally as the campaign to oppose the new fees gathers pace by putting pressure on the Government.
Amid the torrential downpours, over 3,500 people took to the streets of the city declaring they would not pay their bills when issued next January.
This Saturday’s protest was one of over 100 organised to challenge the charges which the besieged Irish Water will seek to recoup from households for the utility service.
Organisers say that a conservative estimate shows well over 150,000 assert their Right2Water around the country
Those leading the rallies of over 100 local Right2Water protests around Ireland this Saturday have expressed delight at the massive turnout, despite torrential rain.
In a statement, the Right2Water campaign said: “Despite torrential rain, our expectations have been massively exceeded, with well over 150,000 people coming out in every neighbourhood, town and village to send a clear message to the Government: water is a human right, and we demand the abolition of domestic water charges.
“Today showed the strength of public opposition to water charges in communities up and down the country. The time has come for the Government to accept the will of the people, abolish domestic water charges and return to the drawing board. Until they do, the Right2Water campaign will keep up the pressure.
“Details of a major rally outside the Dail on December 10th – International Human Rights Day – will be announced during the coming days”, the statement concluded.
