The Tánaiste has questioned how protestors objecting to water meters on the grounds of ability to pay can have such expensive video equipment that would "put Hollywood in the ha'penny place".

Joan Burton's been quizzed in the Dáil about a number of protests which have resulted in arrests, and whether it was appropriate use of Garda resources.

She says she's surprised at the equipment protestors have:

Earlier this week, Enda Kenny responded to criticism of Irish Water stating that there is a need for constant engagement with people in relation to the water charges.