Terror has ‘not changed’ France as French Ambassador to Ireland says it is still 'a place of freedom'

France is still “the place of freedom” despite the terror attacks on Paris this time last year and the subsequent massacre in the city last November, the French Ambassador to Ireland has said.

Jean-Pierre Thébault said the big issue for all societies “including Ireland” was how to combat radicalisation of young people.

He said French stadiums were “very symbolic targets” and the necessary security would be in place this June and July for the European Championship in France, in which Ireland are competing.