There have been several videos circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter of politicians such as Mary Lou and Aengus O Snodiagh being heckled and physically intimidated by ‘activists’.  

Physical abuse and intimidation towards politicians seems to be on the rise and some are worried about it going too far.  

Kieran was joined by Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer Irish Daily Star and Dan Boyle Green Party Councillor for Cork City South-Central