Members of the US based 'Detroit Water Brigade' have arrived in Dublin, to show their solidarity, ahead of a major rally later this week.
The event, which is being organised by the 'Right 2Water' campaign group, will take place outside the Dail on Wednesday.
The US campaign group are known for bringing emergency relief to families facing water shut offs in the States.
Demeeko Williams from the 'Detroit Water Brigade' explains why he is in Ireland: