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05/06/2014
Residents Block Access To Estate In Water Meter Protest
A protest is underway at the Woodgrove estate in Portlaoise as Irish Water workers attempt to fit water meters in the area.
It is understood that a number of residents have blocked access to the estate at Ballfin Road, in a follow up to a protest that began on Wednesday evening.
Irish Water began work on installing meters last August, with a number of protests being held at estates across the country.
According to reports, garda are at the scene in Portlaoise.
(MH/IT)
It is understood that a number of residents have blocked access to the estate at Ballfin Road, in a follow up to a protest that began on Wednesday evening.
Irish Water began work on installing meters last August, with a number of protests being held at estates across the country.
According to reports, garda are at the scene in Portlaoise.
(MH/IT)
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