Supporters and legal representatives of the Afghan hunger strikers emerged from the building this afternoon and accused the Government of making no effort to compormise in order to bring about an resolution to the six-day-old dispute.
Spokeswoman for the Residence Against Racism Rosanna Flynn and legal representatives Brian Burns and Paul O'Shea left the church after three hours of talks with the hunger strikers.
While troubleshooter Phil Flynn has remained inside the church, a spokesperson for the Goverment said Mr Ahern would not be making any further comment on the issue at this stage.
Ms Flynn told waiting reporters the men had said they would take their own lives if forced to move.
She criticised the Government for making no effort to compromise, calling for the Taoiseach to intervene.
"For these guys it's for real, it's not a bloody game in there," she said.
"At this moment there are people in there saying I would rather die. I believe they are sincere in that. The solidarity is amazing."
Ms Flynn said the men inside the building did have ropes.
She said: "They are not terribly heavy duty ropes. There's a fear, a real fear, they have razor blades on them."
She told the minors' school friends that the Health Authority had found comfortable accommodation for the youngsters inside.
She said no deadline had yet been given to the men by Gardai, but she said between 15-20 officers remained inside.
The Church of Ireland also made fresh pleas with the men to leave.
Spokeswoman Janet Maxwell said: "The Afghans inside have threatened to harm themselves if Gardai come into the church in large numbers.
"The Dean and cathedral staff have pleaded with them not to harm themselves. We've also asked them to leave. It's very sad there are minors in there. It's a very difficult situation."
She confirmed Gardai, representatives from the HSE and some cathedral staff are currently in the building.