Ring of steel at border to greet world leaders

A ring of steel has been erected across both sides of the border as the world’s leaders descend on Fermanagh for the G8 summit on Monday.

About 900 gardaí are on duty in four counties, including specialist armed patrols, intervention teams, and anti-terrorist units.

Garda management have been given the legal power to shut down mobile phone services if they receive any bomb threats.