Pre-Budget protest begins in Dublin

A pre-Budget march protesting against austerity is due to get underway in Dublin.

The Dublin Council of Trade Unions is calling on the Government to end the cuts.

#DCTU Pre-Budget Demonstration about to kick off on Parnell Square. Up the workers! pic.twitter.com/JI1gaC95yv

— Mandate Trade Union (@MandateTU) October 12, 2013

Organisers say they believe the last seven Budgets have not worked.

@TheUSI Officer Board supporting the #DCTU demo in Dublin #yourfuture pic.twitter.com/6jAzq3OrBT

— Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (@amle_ie) October 12, 2013

Members are gathering at the Garden Of Remembrance on Parnell Square around now.

@DCTU_tweets just getting ready to start pic.twitter.com/hS9a7K4Exa

— SIPTU Public Services (@SIPTUCommunity) October 12, 2013