Students arrested after sit-in at Taoiseach's constituency office

Six students were arrested in Co Mayo earlier - after they staged a sit in protest at Enda Kenny's constituency office in Castlebar.

Students arrested after sit-in at Taoiseach's constituency office

Six students were arrested in Co Mayo earlier - after they staged a sit in protest at Enda Kenny's constituency office in Castlebar.

The five men and one woman, all in their early 20s, were detained under the public order act at lunchtime, when they refused to leave the Taoiseach's office.

They were protesting about the Budget measure that raised the qualifying income threshold for the student maintenance grant by 3%.

They have since been released without charge.

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Former NI state pathologist to conduct Nkencho postmortem Gardaí involved in fatal shooting of George Nkencho will not be prosecuted
Ireland v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium President Michael D Higgins says he will be ‘recovered’ in weeks after mild stroke
Tougher road safety measures called for as 'people lose fear of penalty points' Tougher road safety measures called for as 'people lose fear of penalty points'
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited