Unmarried fathers to hold peaceful Santa protest

Unmarried fathers dressed in Santa costumes are to hold a peaceful protest in Dublin city centre at midday today calling for legal changes to recognise their rights as fathers.

The Unmarried and Separated Fathers of Ireland group will also lay wreaths in the Liffey to commemorate men who have taken their own lives at Christmas time.

Spokesperson Ray Kelly said Christmas was a very hard time of year for any father who does not have access rights to his children.