Opposition to join student protest outside Dáil today

Ruairí Quinn TD and Senator Pearse Doherty will deliver public addresses calling for urgent enactment of the Student Support Bill when they speak in support of students at a demonstration outside the Dáil this morning.

Scheduled addresses at 11am supporting students' call will also be made by Fine Gael education spokesperson Brian Hayes TD and Senator David Norris.

The Opposition education spokespersons are adding their vocal support to scores of students telling ministers to “end the delay and name the date” for passing legislation to reform the grants system.

Mary Upton TD is also expected to the demonstration, organised by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI).