Irish terror laws to counter jihadist threat

Sweeping anti-terror laws will be before the Dáil in weeks after ministers said the country is on "alert" for Paris-style jihadist attacks.

Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan said new “zero-tolerance” legislation was needed to counter the threat after terrorists murdered 17 people in Paris.

“We are on alert. Legislation has been prepared by the Department of Justice for early processing through the Dáil,” Mr Flanagan said.