'Embarrassing moment' for Government as livid students gather at Leinster House

There was raw anger at the protest, with the students gathered furiously criticising the Government for rowing back on its direct commitments to cut fees

Muhammad Janjua and Jessica Cullinan at the student's protest outside Leinster House this evening. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

The posters and placards held aloft at the gates of Leinster House did not pull any punches, as students gathered to protest against any hikes to the student contribution fee.

Chants of “shame” rang out on Kildare St as TDs and students took to the megaphone to attack the Government, while “James Lawless has gone fucking lawless” read one sign, referring to the higher education minister as the row over third level fees rumbles on.