Large crowds have gathered in Dublin this afternoon to demonstrate against rising living costs.
Parts of Dublin city centre are expected to come to a standstill during the afternoon with crowds gathering around Parnell Square since lunchtime ahead of a march at 2.30pm calling on the Government to take action against rising inflation.
Attendees are expected to travel along O’Connell Street, across the River Liffey and on to Merrion Square.
There is expected to be considerable traffic disruption in the city centre as the crowd makes its way through the streets.
People Before Profit/Solidarity TD Paul Murphy is among those marching in protest at high living costs.
With thousands gathered at Parnell Square before the start of the protest, he says this is a sign to Government that urgent action is needed.
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He said buses travelling from Limerick and Cork have been delayed by an accident on the M7 overnight.
He expects crowds to get bigger.
Groups started gathering shortly after 1pm with signs and placards calling on the Government to introduce measures to "freeze inflation, not the nation", enhanced rights for tenants and redress for mica victims.
Hundreds had gathered from about 1pm, with the crowd swelling significantly before thousands of protesters start marching.
A LOT OF DIFFERENT GROUPS HERE BUS LOADS OF WOBBLY BLOCKERS .They are looking at running candidates might encourage some sitting Government TDs to abandon ship to protect their Pensions in Wobbly Stone Constituencies .I would be watching Marc Mc Sharry .and Nessa Hourigan and Paddy Cosgrave to jump ship .Cannot see to many Independents going against the Crowd .Paddy Power or Boylesports 25/1 a General Election in 2022.If the Budget does pass Leo MUST GET A MAJORITY of the Dail to become Taoiseach .No Taoiseach no Government Mick from Cork must resign before they can vote on Leo .
