12 arrested at water meter protests in Dublin

Twelve people have been arrested during protests against the installation of water meters in North Dublin.

12 arrested at water meter protests in Dublin

Twelve people have been arrested during protests against the installation of water meters in North Dublin.

Gardaí also confirmed that a woman was injured during the protest.

A woman, who was hit by a truck, has been taken to Beaumont Hospital where she is recovering from minor injuries.

The arrested people were taken to Coolock Garda Station, where they verified their names and addresses before being released.

Gardaí say they were taken in under the Water Services Act, when scuffles broke out in the Limewood Estate in Raheny just after one o'clock this afternoon.

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