Cost of living protest LIVE: Protesters take to the streets over rising cost of living
Protesters have taken to the streets of Dublin to protest the rising cost of living.
The demonstration was scheduled to begin at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance.
The ‘Cost of Living Coalition’ organised the city centre protest as well as other marches set to take place today across the country.
Coordinator of the Dublin march Eddie Conlon said people cannot afford to wait until the budget for new financial measures.
He said: “Developments in the last two days show that the cost of living crisis is deepening with nearly 30% of household experiencing energy poverty.
“This will get worse as prices continue to rise.
“The breakdown of the pay talks shows the Government is not prepared to protect incomes from rising inflation.
“Urgent action is needed. Next October will be too late for many households as they slide further and further into financial distress.”
Dublin Live will keep you updated with all the latest news on the protest on this blog.
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The demonstration has left the Garden of Remembrance
The protest has left the Garden of Remembrance and is making it’s way down to O’Connell Street.
Estimated 200 people at protest
There are approximately 200 people at the Cost of Living protest in the Garden of Rememberance.
Speeches are currently under way.
