The Union of Students in Ireland is warning the Government against targeting young people in the Budget.
The USI says further cuts that impact on students will cost politicians their seats in the next General Election.
Students protesting outside Leinster House in Dublin:
The union says its setting up a voter database to match students with TDs in their local constituencies.
USI President Joe OÂ’Connor is calling on the Education Minister Ruairi Quinnn to fight to protect students: