Social media reacts angrily to Joan Burton's 'expensive phones' comment

Users of social media have reacted angrily to Joan Burton’s comments on the cost of technology used by protesters objecting to the installation of Irish Water meters.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014 - 17:34

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