08 Mar 2019 | 05:04 PM UTC
Ireland: Demonstrations against housing policy planned in Dublin March 9
Demonstrations planned in Dublin March 8 to protest government housing policies; heightened security presence and transportation disruptions likely
Event
Civil society groups associated with the National Homeless and Housing Coalition have announced three demonstrations in Dublin from 14:00 to 16:00 (local time) on Saturday, March 9. Demonstrators expected to gather at the Housing Agency, the General Post Office building, and City Hall, to denounce high homelessness rates and the government's housing policies. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are likely near the demonstration site.
Advice
Individuals in Dublin are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
