Jailings strengthen protesters’ resolve on bin charges

FAMILY and friends of the 12 people jailed for their part in the anti-bin charge campaign are expected to swell the ranks of the protesters taking part in today’s Dublin city centre demonstration.

On Thursday, 10 activists - including breast-feeding mother, Ms Lisa Carroll, and Mr Noel Kelly, a grandfather of 61 - were jailed for defying a High Court order not to interfere with Dublin City Council’s rubbish collection.

They joined Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins and party colleague, Councillor Clare Daly, who were sentenced to a month in jail on September 19. The two politicians are expected to be released from prison a week from today.