Dozens of children travel from Donegal to the Dáil to plead for Mica resolution

Taoiseach says he was unaware he was invited to meet those who had travelled to protest outside Leinster House

Oliver Kearns (9), from Burnfoot, and Mary-Kate Gill (5), from Moville, at the gates of the Dáil as children from across Donegal protest to highlight the ongoing mica crisis.  Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The Taoiseach says he was "not aware" he had been invited to meet children who live in Mica-affected homes.

Up to 100 children travelled from Donegal on Wednesday morning to protest outside Leinster House and hand-deliver letters detailing their experience living in crumbling houses.