National Security

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn said there is particular concern around an expanding network — known as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) — which, he said, has a 'small presence' in Ireland. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Gardaí monitoring Islamic State-linked group with violent intent operating in Ireland

Gardaí are investigating around 60 cases of suspected financing of terrorism every year, most relating to monies destined for IS-type terror groups

<p>Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the security threats against Ireland have changed in recent years. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

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'No hidden agenda' to join Nato, says Varadkar

<p>Federal investigators have arrested a 21-year-old member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who is linked to an online chat group where the leaked Pentagon documents first appeared Picture: WCVB-TV via AP</p>

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Irish Examiner view: A secret shared

System Security Specialist Working at System Control Center. Room is Full of Screens Displaying Various Information.

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Ireland 'is facing an increasing threat from foreign interference'

Irish Government announcement on defence forces funding

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Cormac O'Keeffe: Comparing defence and policing plans highlights battle ahead

politics

Government to sign off on plans for TV licence fee and Defence Forces spending

Government must place national security analysis unit on a statutory footing

Call comes amid a significantly worsened global security situation and growing concerns of threats to Ireland

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Donncha O'Connell: We may need a citizens' assembly on national security

Recent threats to Ireland’s national security — including war in Ukraine and the HSE cyberattack — should prompt us to look again at the structures and laws that protect our country

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

National security office urged in Policing Commission report

A new national security body charged with collecting and analysing intelligence from State agencies and coordinating their activities is to be a key recommendation of the forthcoming Policing Commission, the Irish Examiner understands.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2018

Report may herald significant shakeup of security structures

People looking for a dramatic development in the shadowy area of security and intelligence may be already lining up to dismiss the expected proposals from the Policing Commission.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2018