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Wed 10 Oct 2008Thousands protest over education charges
Gardaí estimate 15,000 students took to the streets of Dublin this afternoon to protest against increases in college registration charges and the potential reintroduction of third level fees.
The protest, organised by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), saw students from across the country gather in Parnell Square ahead of a march to Leinster House, where student leaders and Opposition politicians addressed the masses.
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