ANTI-water tax campaigners have announced a demonstration in Letterkenny later this month.
Right2Water has also announced plans for further protests on January 23.
Donegal Chairperson Charlie Mc Dyer explains “Protests will be held in 44 constituencies across Ireland to step up pressure on the Government. Water charges will be a major election issue for many people and the current flooding across the Country will also be a key issue for those affected by flood damage.
“We are asking people to come out and support the marches as we feel that water charges play an important role in the shaping of the future Government. Indeed this issue is not just about the current Government – it is a call for any upcoming candidates to show their support for the ordinary people who feel outraged about this unfair charge.
“We are having another Nationwide demonstration to push water charges to the forefront of the Election and to ask candidates to stand with the people they are seeking votes from.”
The groups claimed that Irish Water is putting increasing pressure on householders to pay their bills, including issuing reminder letters and even sending text messages to some.
“Massive non payment across the Country has caused major headaches for the Government and the embattled company and it shows that people power is winning the battle of wills. Backtracking on charges and sweeteners like the €100 conservation grant has still not convinced many to pay the water charges,” she said.
The protest in Letterkenny on January 23rd will assemble at Mr Chippy at 2pm.
