Thousands protest against austerity

Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of central Dublin at the weekend in a mass protest against austerity measures.

Garda estimates suggest between 8,000 and 10,000 joined the rally on Saturday.

Michael O’Reilly — president of the Dublin Council of Trade Unions (DCTU) — which co-organised the gathering, said it was just one step in a long campaign to reverse cutbacks.