Water protests becoming a steady stream

The initial trickle of local protests against the installation of water meters is quickly becoming a steady stream as standoffs in two estates in Cork continue to inspire spin-offs in three Leinster counties.

Yesterday, residents in two estates in Togher, Cork, continued to stop contractors getting access to their pathways in the third day of their picket.

The residents pledged support to a neighbouring estate that got notice that installation work is to begin on Monday.