Organisation: National Security Analysis Centre

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>'At a moment when Ireland faces emerging domestic terrorism and increasing foreign threats, it is beyond shocking that the State continues to operate with a national security infrastructure that is not fit for purpose.'</p>

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Lack of national security strategy 'grave and epic failure'

UCC expert says Ireland facing real threats from cyberattacks and Russian military activity and calls on Government to make security strategy 'a priority'

<p>In a statement, Garda HQ said: “A core element of the security service function of An Garda Síochána is the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence related to threats which have the potential to adversely impact the institutions of the State and/or the economic well-being of the State. File picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie</p>

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Gardaí focused on tackling hybrid threats from hostile states and groups

<p>A webinar heard that Ireland faces the same threats as the current members of the European hybrid threats centre. Stock picture</p>

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Ireland could get help facing hybrid threats as part of European centre

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'

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Government must place national security analysis unit on a statutory footing

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

Public asked for views on Ireland's first national security strategy

The development of the strategy is part of a major restructuring of Ireland's intelligence infrastructure, a key recommendation of the Policing Commission, published in September 2018.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2019

Ireland is at international crossroads and in the crosshairs for cyber attack

In the real world, our defences are adequate for about as long as we are lucky enough to be left alone, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 31 Jul, 2019

Experienced civil servant is the new State security chief

A senior civil servant with lengthy experience in security and intelligence has been appointed as the country’s new national security chief.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019

Intelligence oversight chief ‘must be independent’

Ireland’s new intelligence oversight chief must have “full access” to classified material and be “wholly independent” of Government, the former British oversight boss has said.

Sat, 27 Apr, 2019

Achieving the right human rights balance

The justice system and reformers must work hand in glove to restore the public’s trust after years of scandals, writes Donncha O’Connell

Fri, 26 Apr, 2019

National security chief will report to civil servant and not to the Taoiseach

The country’s first national security chief will not answer directly to the Taoiseach, but to the country’s top civil servant, under the job advertisement just published.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2019