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Context: Situation with a tap water in Galway is a mess - there is some bug (Cryptosporidium) in the water that makes people sick. Only solution the authorities offer is - "boil the water" - and it's unclear how long it will last. People in Ennis have had a similar problem for a while and "water boiling notice" is in effect there since 2004.

Not everyone is happy with this situation and there's a protest organised at 6pm today:

There will be a protest outside City Hall (College Road) at 6pm about the water crisis in Galway. If you are affected by the water contamination in Galway I would urge you to go. The Irish government and the Galway people have been very complacent about the water problem, but if you are annoyed at the reaction (or lack thereof) of the Irish government then please come along to the protest today. (If you can bring empty water bottles!!) The protest is organized by the ordinary citizens of Galway.

Just a quick list of things the government hasnt done:
- No information leaflets given out to the people of Galway telling them that the water is contaminated and how to get rid of the parasite (apparently you are meant to boil your water for a full minute)
- No VAT free water (we really shouldn't be paying VAT on water)
- No tankers of free water into the city

This is a human health hazard which should be taken very seriously

For more information see Galway Water Crisis website [at myspace.com]. Apologies for a short notice, found this information just now (also note that TZ of this blog is 2 hours ahead of Irish time, so there's still almost 3 hours until the event). Thanks to Cathal for sending information about the event.

Also related: Galway Wants Water.
[ John, thanks for the info. ]