Tens of thousands of people have turned out in Dublin for a mass protest against water charges.
Traffic is being restricted across the capital for the demonstration by the Right 2 Water campaign – which will continue until 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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TD's taking part say the protest is a message to the Government that the people have had enough austerity – and a General Election should be called.
Local campaigners estimate that around 250 people travelled from Clare to Dublin for the event.