The well known anti-water charge group Right2Water have today announced details about a number protest events set to be held on Saturday January 23rd.
The group say there will be range of different events held in counties across the country on Saturday week. A spokesperson for the group told reporters: “As the Government parties gear up for a General Election, they need to be told loud and clear that public opposition to water charges remains unabated – and will be reflected in the ballot box come polling day,” the Right2Water campaign stated. “Not only are water charges being used to give tax breaks to the richest in society and corporations but this Government has now opened the door to the privatisation of our human Right2Water.
They further explained: “We are the only EU country with zero water poverty because we already pay for our water through progressive general taxation based on need, not means. “We are determined it will stay that way. “On January 23rd, people around the country will have an opportunity to remind their local politicians that water will be the number one issue in this election campaign.”
The latest series events come after a number of protests were held nationwide last year.