Bin protests smell of anarchy

IT was deeply ironic, on a day when the Government launched its multi-million euro information campaign on the country’s waste crisis, that protesters again blocked bin collections in Dublin.

A strong whiff of anarchy is now blowing through the streets of the capital. Because of the actions of some 100 people opposed to paying refuse charges, thousands of citizens have been left with waste piling up outside their homes.

Environment Mr Cullen hit the nail squarely on the head when he accused the anti-bin charge protesters of “holding the capital city to ransom”.