Users of social media have reacted angrily to Joan Burton’s comments on the cost of technology used by protesters objecting to the installation of Irish Water meters.

PENSIONERS in revolt over rough treatment, education cuts protesters besieging Leinster House and ministers dismissing talk of an IMF bailout as “ludicrous” — sadly, the first day of the Dáil felt just like any of its last 500 days.

Labour's Deputy Leader Joan Burton is today dismissing suggestions that the party is split in two.

By Fionnán Sheahan, Political Reporter