Thousands of students across Dublin skipped school this afternoon to demand more action on climate change.
Millions of young people across the world are taking part in climate strike demonstrations today.
They are calling on governments and businesses to do more to protect the environment.
This is the third protest of its kind, and has been inspired by the teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
The 16 year old Swedish student started protesting outside the Swedish parliament last year.
Now, thousands of young people are following in her footsteps.
One teacher from Skerries said she felt it was important to support her students this afternoon.
"Our generation had made a mess of it, so all we can do is help to educate the kids", she said.
📢🌿 Hundreds of students are gathering at Custom House Quay in Dublin calling for more action on climate change 🌿📢
It’s one of the 60 events happening across the country with millions expected to take part around the world pic.twitter.com/FTRYDO1cED
— Stephen Murphy (@Stephen_Murphy5) September 20, 2019
Those demonstrating are urging governments and businesses to take more urgent action on climate change.
The action comes ahead of a UN summit on the issue in New York next week.
Government Action Is Needed
Meanwhile, the Minister for Climate Action has said the government has failed to meet its climate targets.
Richard Bruton said it is right that the government is being called out on its record.
He said, "The young generation is pointing the finger at our generation and saying we will be the first generation to pass on the world in a worse state than we found it."
Minister Bruton said the government was working now to correct it's failings.
He said, "It is a heavy responsibility that we have to address."
