100 PhD researchers protest at University of Galway over pay and conditions

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Almost 100 PhD researchers and students have taken part at a protest at the University of Galway today over pay.

It coincides with a national protest organised by the Postgraduate Workers Organisation, who marched to the Dáil at the same time.

The group are looking to secure better pay, as on average they say they earn less than €18,500 a year, and do not have adequate workers' rights.

Our reporter Sarah Slevin attended the protest to hear the group's concerns:

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