Thousands of people have gathered in Dublin around about now - for a mass demonstration against water charges.

Protestors from across the country have traveled to Merrion Square for the event outside Government Buildings.

The demonstration is due to continue for a number of hours - with Gardai appealing to all those protesting - to do so peacefully.

Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien spent the morning with a group of protestors making their way to the city centre