UNIVERSITY ISSUE 2
26TH SEPTEMBER 2022
VOLUME 26
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THOUSANDS ATTEND COST OF LIVING PROTEST IN CORK CITY
WRITES JAMES KEMMY
NEWS EDITOR
James Kemmy reports on Cork’s large-scale rally and its indication of deeper societal tensions
estimated to have been one of the largest protests in Cork for decades, according to Cork Beo.
A demonstration of approximately 3,000 people was held in Cork City last Saturday afternoon to protest the rising cost of living and make demands of the Government regarding the upcoming budget. It is
The march was organised by the national Cost of Living Campaign, a broad coalition of activists, political groups and volunteers aimed at highlighting unsustainable price increases and declining living standards. Taking place at 2pm on Grand Parade, the event involved
PHOTOS BY ALISON TREACY rousing speeches from Solidarity TD Mick Barry and Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould, both of Cork North Central, among other radical voices demanding substantial action from the State to tackle these issues. Beginning on Grand Parade, the group of protestors subsequently proceeded up Patrick Street, down Oliver Plunkett Street and ultimately back to Grand Parade where the final statements were made.
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Saturday’s demonstration saw a broad range of participants present, as increasing cohorts make the difficult choice between heating and eating, with many fearful of the situation worsening as winter looms. From student groups to pensioners and trade unions to disability rights campaigners, the scale and depth of this crisis was on full display. There were also many first-time protestors in attendance, signalling a profound sense of social indignance and discontent.
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