The Minister had given the commitment to Senator Robbie Gallagher in the Seanad Chamber a few months back.

The protest is in response to concerns over Government's handling of the HSE.

'There is no long term planning, the Government just jumps on the bandwagon, that's the way I would put it...'

'Costs have risen by 35% whereas the weekly fee is rising by 11%'

The hike in tolls was due to take effect in January.

'I have no doubt that there are racist organisations looking to make political capital out of this'

Plans to change organ donation in Ireland to a soft opt-out system are to be considered by cabinet later this month. The legislation that would cover this policy has not yet been enacted, even though it has been in the pipeline since 2016.

'The Government must stop burying its head in the sand on this issue'