Protesters cut city council meeting short for third time

Protesters opposed to water and property taxes forced the abandonment of another Cork City Council meeting last night, branding councillors “fucking rats” and “traitors”.

Lord Mayor Catherine Clancy cut the meeting short after 30 minutes when nearly 50 people from the Ballyphehane South Parish anti-water and property tax group occupied the public gallery and hurled abuse at councillors.

It is the third time in recent months that a meeting has been abandoned because of protests inside the council chamber.