President addresses Scholars At Risk Ireland event, “Ideas Are Not Crimes”

Speech at a Conference Organised by Scholars at Risk Ireland

The President will deliver the opening address at the "Ideas Are Not Crimes" conference organised by the Irish section of the Scholars at Risk Network and Universities Ireland.

In his speech, the President will highlight the increase in attacks on higher education communities around the world, with academics being attacked because of their words, their ideas or their place in society.