Martin: Universities fearful of debates due to cancel culture and disruption 

Tánaiste Micheal Martin delivers his opening address to the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy at University College Cork as protesters are removed by gardaí after interrupting the opening session.

University heads are now "fearful" of holding debates on campus as a result of cancel culture and disruption, the Tánaiste has warned.

Micheál Martin has raised serious concerns around the "future of our democracy", claiming many voices are not being heard as universities and third-level institutions are shying away from proper debates.