100% conviction rate reported for terrorism offences

IRELAND had the third highest number of terrorist-related arrests out of 13 European countries last year, according to an EU report.

The report by Europol, the EU police agency, said Ireland recorded a 100% conviction rate for terrorist offences in 2009.

The 2010 EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report said 31 people were arrested for separatist terrorism offences in Ireland in 2009.