Anger is not a policy, but it’s still real

Citizens were stoic during the worst of the country’s trouble, but water proved a bridge too far

Pat Rabbitte
Pat Rabbitte

Will the government be holding its breath until Wednesday’s great water march is over? More importantly, will the government hold its nerve irrespective of the turnout? Or will the government show the white flag in the face of unrest that has captured a wider cross section of public opinion than the typical “don’t pay” campaign? After historically low poll ratings for both coalition parties, will the government buckle?

The street protests are unquestionably ...