Come Here To Me!

Remember when we marched TO the Dail?

Some interesting odds and ends today ahead of the demonstration in Dublin tomorrow against the austerity plans and the upcoming budget.

The Garda statement is available to read over here.

Recent experience has shown that while it is possible for thousands of people to assemble and march through the streets of Dublin in a dignified and civilised manner, there are individuals and groups who seek to exploit such events for their own ends. I want to reassure the community that Gardaí are both alert to and prepared for this possibility. While our policing plan is primarily focused on crowd safety, it will also aim to prevent any disruption of tomorrow’s demonstration. In addition we will gather evidence of any unlawful or criminal behaviour which might occur with the intention of bringing those responsible before the courts

ICTU, those not-so-great followers of Connolly, have produced a video calling on people to march. Connolly would have marched us miles away from the Dail it seems.

The Irish Times report on the demonstration gives a good idea of the route and plan.

Those taking part will assemble at 11.30am on Winetavern Street, Dublin and proceed along the north quays to the GPO on O’Connell Street where a rally will take place. There will be a programme of entertainment and speeches for about one hour. The master of ceremonies will be Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole and artists such as Christy Moore and Frances Black will perform.