FG: Republic ill-prepared for terrorist attack

Ireland is no better prepared for a terrorist attack now than it was before the 9/11 atrocity because emergency planning is split between different Government departments, it was claimed tonight.

FG: Republic ill-prepared for terrorist attack

Ireland is no better prepared for a terrorist attack now than it was before the 9/11 atrocity because emergency planning is split between different Government departments, it was claimed tonight.

Fine Gael’s defence spokesman Billy Timmins said the lack of extra funding for anti-terrorism was very worrying in the light of recent comments regarding Ireland’s security.

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