Terrorist attack on Ireland ‘possible but not likely’ says Taoiseach Enda Kenny

A terrorist attack on Ireland is possible but not likely, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said, after being briefed by Irish security forces.

Mr Kenny confirmed that Ireland was considering assigning more soldiers to peacekeeping duties in Mali or Lebanon in a move that would allow France free up troops to fight Islamic State.

Ireland’s national security committee briefed members of government yesterday, as security operations continued in European capitals after the massacre of 129 people in Paris last week.