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The government says more money is needed for investment in water pipes and infrastructure, and that the alternative to charges would be higher income taxes.
But tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets up and down the country, and the campaigning is just as vociferous online.
Reporter: Anne-Marie Tomchak
Video journalist: Greg Brosnan
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#BBCtrending: Anger at Irish water charges surges online
Thousands
are sharing songs and videos online to protest against the introduction
of new water charges in the Republic of Ireland.
The controversial austerity measure is part of the
government's plan to pay back the money Ireland was given as part of an
international financial bailout in 2010.The government says more money is needed for investment in water pipes and infrastructure, and that the alternative to charges would be higher income taxes.
But tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets up and down the country, and the campaigning is just as vociferous online.
Reporter: Anne-Marie Tomchak
Video journalist: Greg Brosnan
You can follow BBC Trending on Twitter @BBCtrending
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