Murphy claims Tánaiste 'hamming it up'; Fitzgerald says protests 'not acceptable'

The Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says the water charge protest which left the Tánaiste trapped in her car for two hours was "unacceptable" and "frightening".

Murphy claims Tánaiste 'hamming it up'; Fitzgerald says protests 'not acceptable'

The Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald says the water charge protest which left the Tánaiste trapped in her car for two hours was "unacceptable" and "frightening".

Joan Burton was hit by a water balloon while eggs were pelted at her car as protestors banged on the vehicle.

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