Hi-tech EU security plan devised by Gardaí

GARDAÍ have prepared a multi-million euro hi-tech operation to ensure the safety of high profile visitors during Ireland’s EU presidency which begins tomorrow.

As well as providing tight security for visiting government ministers and officials, the force will also be equipped to handle any serious crowd control problems.

The highest state of alert will probably be in place during the visit of European heads of state to mark the accession of 10 new countries to the EU on May 1.