Members of the NUIM IFUT Branch Committee sent the letter below to NUI Maynooth Student Union President congratulating the students on demonstrating in defense of Irish education and expressing grave concern at Garda actions on the Wednesday November the 3rd. They describe USI Presidents Gary Redmonds condemnation of those engaged in the occupation and sit-down…
Up to 700 people turned up to protest against recent Garda brutality at a march organised by Free Education for Everyone and Students in Solidarity. FEE spokesperson Lorcan Myles stated, “Students sitting on the road in protest were baton charged repeatedly by gardaí, with many suffering injuries. One female student was knocked unconscious during the…
RTE Six One news has finally aired footage of Gardai beating student at the recent national protest, six days after it occurred. Although the news report mentions a planned protest against the Garda brutality, it fails to state when it is, or who is organising it. The Six One news on November 3rd following the…
