Bongalongherb wrote: » Thanks for your honest answer. In all fairness though, it's votes that count at the end of the day, and if there was 100,000 folk there, I think this is a big worry for the government.
mickydoomsux wrote: » So angry Show me on the doll where the publican/train touched you
Phoebas wrote: » The Gardai are lying about the figure at the behest of the government. Fair enough Banjo - is the tinfoil hat a comfortable fit?
Highflyer13 wrote: » Worried that their dream Irish Water project will be scrapped. It will fail spectacularly judging by today's crowd if most don't pay. I can think of the other hundreds of thousands around the country who didn't march today. Word will spread back to them and they will be lifted by today's action and feel confident in not paying knowing there are thousands of others taking the same action.
dxhound2005 wrote: » And as I am always moved to remark on these occasions. Look, Mary Lou has sent her messenger boy along.
Phoebas wrote: » I already answered twice and provided a link.
It is understood gardaí estimated the attendance at up to 30,000.
Technoprisoner wrote: » 50% of any the figures given here today is a big amount.....this comment by you is disgraceful to all those who legitimately protested today. most people in this country at the moment are struggling to pay bills and morgtages and you make a comment that because they cant afford to pay there bills they are either left wing sinn fein tax dodgers or weed smoking hippies. you obviously live in a different world to the ordinary hard working person of this country who are on their knees due to debt that was put on us by the former government
Bambi wrote: » Nah you didn't. You linked to RTEs website, which has this: Thats classic journo speak for unattributed speculation Now, third time of asking, and maybe read the question carefully: Where did the gardai give a figure for the numbers?
Glock Lesnar wrote: » Look at the pictures on facebook, rabble.ie have them if you're like me and don't know anyone at the protest, you'll known in your heart that I'm right about the make up if the crowd
arse..biscuits wrote: » From The Journal.ie "The gardaí would not confirm the numbers of today’s protest, stating that they would not be making an estimate."
Muir wrote: » AGS on Twitter are saying "no figures available im afraid."
keith16 wrote: » Says it all.
KERSPLAT! wrote: » Says that they aren't releasing figures. What do you think it says?
zerks wrote: » It was said before the protest that if a huge crowd turned out,then the usual (RTE & AGS) wouldn't comment on numbers. There's a few here that are gutted so many turned out.
zerks wrote: » There's a few here that are gutted so many turned out.
Technoprisoner wrote: » i was at the protest...i dont take drugs...i work 6 days a week and pay my taxes...and i protested today against the water charges....i had every right to do so as well. but you just pigeon holed me as a drug taking tax dodger.... i have more than 1 friend who is currently having their homes repossessed. homes that they where very easily paying for before the debt of anglo was put on the citizens of ireland. and im not talking about big fancy mansions. im talking about low standard housing in not so great areas...and guess what...they worked hard and dont take drugs either so to try rubbish what happened today with comments like yours is sickening.
Bongalongherb wrote: » He lives with his wife just the two of them. I asked him there was he on the household benefits package and he said he doesn't know. I'll print out the information regarding this package for him so.
KERSPLAT! wrote: » Could there be other reasons why they'd hold back the info? Genuinely interested. As I said before, I wasn't there but more power to the people that were
zerks wrote: » Toeing the government line imo.The govt. will do anything to downplay the opposition to this charge.
Highflyer13 wrote: » Great turnout today by people from all walks of life and from all corners of the country. Not just people playing to the tune of the lefties as some would say. If this crowd stay true to their word the plan to charge people for will fail. Well done to all who got out and marched. The pro Irish water lads can pipe down a bit with their confidence that only a minority don't support the water charges. There are many more who couldn't make it to Dublin today for all sorts of reasons. Momentum is gathering and no doubt FG and Labour are worried this evening.
Highflyer13 wrote: » Looking forward to the November 1st national day of protest when this movement sweeps through the land. Upcoming Budget might take some spark out of it but hopefully people can see past the sweeteners whatever they may be.
mrsbyrne wrote: » Bongalong as he is over 70 hes entitled to €35 per month towards his light bill, a free tv license, free travel for him and a companion aged over 16 and next year €100 towards his water bill. He may also be entitled to €20 per week fuel allowance and a medical card unless he snd his wife have more than €900 per week income. If he wants the €100 water money he will have to complete the applocation form.
Reformed Character wrote: » Looks to me like the militant subversive left are up to their usual tricks, with their claims being 300% out , in their favour. The usual "something for nothing" brigade blocking the capitals main street and causing traffic mayhem.
