Fianna Fail leader forced to abandon canvassing in Crumlin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin was forced to abandon a walkabout in Crumlin village today after being confronted by a small group of anti-austerity charges protesters.

The Minister  was about to start canvassing with Cllr Catherine Ardagh when the group arrived at her constituency office chanting "banks got bailed out, we got sold out".

Mr Martin was quickly diverted into a car, along with Ms Ardagh but the protesters stood in front of and refused to move.

There were no Gardai present but Mr Martin was flanked by around ten Fianna Fáil canvassers.