Angry protesters bring gallows to Leinster House as Dáil resumes

Angry protestors who gathered outside Leinster House today have erected mock gallows and photographs of politicians including Minister for Justice Helen McEntee ahead of the Dáils return.

The gallows, which feature the figure of a man hanging from a noose is surrounded by images of an array of politicians including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald. Simon Coveney, education minister Norma Foley and minister for children Roderic O’Gorman also feature in the bizarre display.

Around 200 people gathered outside Leinster House, where the main entrance was fenced off by gardai, on Wednesday as part of what has become a traditional day of protest ahead of the return of the Dail session.

Far-right protesters shouted various chants against transgender rights, migration and planned hate speech laws.

Two men have been arrested under the public order act and charged to appear in court.