Thousands protest against austerity

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

Thousands protest against austerity
Mon, 26 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
Brian Hutton

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.

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