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13/02/2013
UCD Students Face Disciplinary For Egging Taoiseach
Three University College Dublin (UCD) students who threw eggs at the Taoiseach, as he officially opened the student centre in the college on 29th November, will appear before a disciplinary committee today.
The eggs missed Taoiseach End Kenny, however UCD Vice-President for Students Martin was caught in the cross fire.
The trio they were protesting over fees and cuts to student grants face expulsion.
(CD/GK)
The eggs missed Taoiseach End Kenny, however UCD Vice-President for Students Martin was caught in the cross fire.
The trio they were protesting over fees and cuts to student grants face expulsion.
(CD/GK)
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