New anti-terror security in place in Irish ports

NEW security systems have been put in place in Irish ports to deal with possible terrorist threats in a multi-million euro initiative.

New anti-terror security in place in Irish ports

The security arrangements estimated to cost between €5-10 million are aimed at preventing a terrorist strike on Ireland or the use of Irish ports for an attack on another country, such as the UK or the US.

"This is an anti-terrorist initiative to prevent either a direct hit on Ireland or the use of Ireland as a conduit to hit somewhere else, such as London, Rotterdam or New York, said Michael Harrington of Irish Security Consultants RMI.

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