DCU students held a protest over rent increases of over 20 per cent in privately-owned student accommodation in the Glasnevin area on Thursday. DCU Students’ Union issued a letter of protest in response to the increases earlier this week describing them as “completely unwarranted” and said they would result in “undue stress and pressure” on students. Some 80 students marched through university buildings and finished the protest outside the Shanowen Square and Shanowen Halls complexes. Students’ Union president, Niall Behan, said the increases are going to prevent students from furthering their education. This is for our brothers and our sisters and every student that comes after us.”Trinity students were also present at the demonstration in an act of solidarity with DCU students.

Source: The Irish Times March 29, 2018 15:08 UTC