Cork Students Gather For What Is Expected To Be Largest Climate Protest Leeside
They say radical climate change requires radical climate action
Students from secondary schools and colleges across Cork have walked out of classes today to demand the government take steps to limit the effects of climate change, something they say will greatly impact the lives of future generations.
The protest, which is one of 4,000 globally got underway in the last few minutes and will move from Grand Parade to Patrick Street, to South Mall and back again.
Minister for the Environment Richard Bruton says not enough has been done to tackle the issue and has says it's appropriate that younger generations are calling out the government.
Speaking to RedFM News at this afternoon's protest in the city, Saoi O'Connor from Skibbereen says the Minster's words need to be backed up with action:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries
Comments
Add a comment