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Sat 11 Nov 2009Change to cuts strategy ruled out as protests seek 'fairer' way
THE GOVERNMENT has ruled out any change in economic strategy despite demonstrations yesterday around the country involving tens of thousands of people calling for a “fairer” alternative programme to be put in place.
The Garda estimated that more than 70,000 people took part in eight rallies held in the Republic in support of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) plan for an alternative way of dealing with the economic crisis. However, Ictu said that about 150,000 attended the demonstrations. Gardaí said that about 30,000 people marched in Dublin while Ictu put the figure at 70,000.
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