Irish MEP Clare Daly has likened the pro-Palestinian Trinity College Dublin encampment to the Vietnam protests of the 1970s, telling students in an address on campus that their actions too will “change history”. Security personnel are in place at the entrance to the campus, with valid college IDs required to gain access. The Independents 4 Change politician also criticised Ursula Von Der Leyen, president of the European Commission, who she called ‘Frau Genocide’ in her address to Trinity College protesters. You are the real leaders.”A Trinity College spokesperson said Trinity respects the strong stance expressed by the people participating in the encampment protest and blockade, and support the right to peaceful protest. “Trinity is always open to engaging with staff and students on these issues: in the past week alone, the Provost has met with Academics for Palestine and also with the Students’ Union President and Students’ Union officers to discuss these issues.

Source: Irish Independent May 05, 2024 17:34 UTC