Protests Opposing Hikes In Bin Charges To Take Place Across Ireland

Protests opposing hikes in bin charges are to take place acroos Ireland tomorrow, 05 July.

Campaigns will take place in the following areas: Ballincollig, Cork 12pm, Kerry County offices 1:15pm, Limerick City Council offices 12pm, Clare council office, Ennis 12pm, Kilkenny council office 1pm, Wexford County Council 11am.


Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny Kathleen Funchion said: "Sinn Féin is standing with families against the bin charge hikes.

"Those with medical conditions and disabilities, large families and low-income households will bear the brunt of the government’s decision to allow private operators to charge whatever they want for an essential service.

"Sinn Féin is fighting for the immediate withdrawal of the proposed changes to the waste permits regarding designated charging structures; A waiver scheme for low income households; a feasibility study of greater public ownership and increased regulatory control of household waste collection."

(CD)