School children around Ireland have taken part in the latest climate strikes, demanding that the Government take immediate action on climate change.
The protests - called "Fridays for Future" - have been taking place here and in other countries around the world.
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Young people taking part in the Dublin demonstration called on the Government to listen to them.
One girl said:
"We should get a say in this too - although we cannot vote, it is our future that they are destroying and not doing anything about."
Another observed: "All our teachers and adults worldwide are always saying exams are the most important thing - but how can we do exams if there's no world to live on once we've done them?"
One boy added: "The older generation have messed up our planet, and we're going to be left with the consequence of it."
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Today's demonstrations follow similar protests held in March, as well as the high-profile Extinction Rebellion campaigns in recent weeks.
Campaigners such as 15-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg have led calls for young people to get involved in climate protests:
Stockholm right now. #FridaysForFuture #SchoolStrike4Climate #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/KwEXdLXECp
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) May 24, 2019