Thousands march in Ireland to protest austerity; Police catapult the propaganda

[marmar]

from the BBC:



Thousands of people are marching on the streets of Dublin to protest against the Irish Republic's four-year austerity plan.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has promised a family-friendly march through the city centre.

However, police previously warned that some groups may be looking to "exploit" the event and could cause trouble.

The march comes as Ireland tries to complete an EU-led bail-out package to prop up its troubled banks.

Irish police commissioner Fachtna Murphy has said he hopes the march will be dignified and peaceful. However, he said police are prepared for the possibility of trouble.

There was violence during a student protest against increased fees in Dublin earlier this month. ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11849568

[Catherina]

1. Rec'd

[Poboy]

2. VIDEO-

Trade Union march 27 November 2010
A montage of clips from the Trade Union march in Dublin, on the 27 November 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKeRxInwTM8