13 arrests amid protests at Leinster House as TDs escorted out by gardaí 

Protesters took mock gallows and photographs of high-profile politicians to a demonstration outside Leinster House on Wednesday

Protesters took mock gallows and photographs of high-profile politicians to a demonstration outside Leinster House on Wednesday Picture: Gareth Chaney / Collins 

TDs and staff were held up in cars for over an hour before being allowed to leave Leinster House on Wednesday as protesters barricaded the back entrance.

A convoy of 16 cars containing several TDs wishing to leave, including Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, was formed but was left waiting for more than an hour until it was safe to do so.