John Waters to speak in Cork on ‘The End of Debate in Ireland’

Columnist and writer John Waters will speak in Cork next month on the topic, ‘The End of Debate in Ireland’. The event is being organised by The Iona Institute. 

Mr Waters will discuss how in Ireland today, “debate on many of the most important issues has been brought to a virtual halt. Token gestures are made in the media at having a ‘debate’ on issues like religion, but usually only in the context of a current controversy.”

He will argue that so-called “‘liberal’ assumptions are almost entirely unquestioned and those who do question them are demonised. This drastically reduces the range of opinions ‘respectable’ people are allowed to hold. If they do not hold them, they are expected to be silent.”

The talk, which will take place in the Vienna Woods hotel, Glanmire, at 8pm on Thursday, October 6, will be chaired by The Irish Catholic columnist and Iona Institute director, David Quinn.

Admission is free. To book a place, phone 01 661 9204 or email info@ionainstitute.ie