OPINION: Water protests are an organic expression of the power of people

Ireland is in the midst of a massive popular awakening as hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets to protest the introduction of water charges, suggests Andrew Flood.

AFTER too many years of austerity it would appear some people have decided enough is enough and spontaneous protest has appeared in every town and city.

Confrontations that are reminiscent of the Rossport protests have erupted in Dublin suburbs.