Security data checks in force for people from outside EU travelling to Ireland

People travelling to Ireland from outside the European Union will have their information cross-checked against US, British, and Interpol terrorist watch lists under new measures set to be rubber-stamped by Government today.

Cabinet is expected to sign off on the security measures in light of ongoing terrorism concerns after the Paris and Brussels IS attacks and a belief our defences need to be improved ahead of Brexit-related common travel area talks with Britain.

Under plans initially brought before cabinet on June 14, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald will seek approval from Government colleagues for Ireland to accept new security software from the US designed to check who is coming into this country.