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16/10/2014
Man Ends Water Charges Hunger Strike
A man in Cork has ended his hunger strike protest over water charges, saying he thinks he "got (his) point across".
28-year-old Gary Coleman began his hunger strike at 17:00 on Monday at the front of Cork City Hall in protest against water charges, which he said are an "unjust tax on people".
At a press conference held on Wednesday night, Mr Coleman announced he had ended his protest following concerns for his wellbeing raised by family and friends.
Mr Coleman thanked the people of Cork for their "huge support" during his two day protest.
(MH/CD)
28-year-old Gary Coleman began his hunger strike at 17:00 on Monday at the front of Cork City Hall in protest against water charges, which he said are an "unjust tax on people".
At a press conference held on Wednesday night, Mr Coleman announced he had ended his protest following concerns for his wellbeing raised by family and friends.
Mr Coleman thanked the people of Cork for their "huge support" during his two day protest.
(MH/CD)
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