POLITICAL PARTIES PROTEST IN CITY OVER BUDGET
Date Published: 17-Dec-2011
Two political groups held separate protests in the city this afternoon over decisions being made by our Government.
The United Left Alliance held a demonstration in Eyre Square this lunchtime over what they claim is an 'unfair budget' and the burden of austerity on Irish people.
Sinn Fein held a demonstration on Shop street calling on the Government to reverse its decision to pay out billions to Anglo next year.
They had a five foot Christmas tree on display with cards describing budgetary cutbacks hanging off the branches.
Underneath there were presents symbolising the 'presents' the Government intends to pay out on behalf of the Irish taxpayer to Anglo Irish Bank.
Speaking at the demonstration, Sinn Féin Senator Trevor O' Clochartaigh said the Government needs to stand up for Irish people.