Protestors block water meter installation in Portlaoise

Gardaí were called to a demonstration against the installation of water meters in Portlaoise this morning.

It happened at Woodgrove, on the Ballyfin Road, where residents were protesting when engineers arrived to install water meters in the estate.

The engineers left with the intention of returning tomorrow.

No arrests have been made.

25 residents in standoff with Gardai & contractors in Portlaoise water meter protest . More at http://t.co/G4sKEHrBh8 pic.twitter.com/21Gf9dm2MO

— Ciaran Mullooly MEP (@ciaranmullooly) June 5, 2014