Threat from paramilitaries ‘generally low’ in Republic of Ireland

While the terror threat level has increased in Northern Ireland, the possibility of a paramilitary attack in the Republic of Ireland is considered to be “low”, the Irish Minister for Justice has said (PA)

While the terror threat level has increased in Northern Ireland, the possibility of a paramilitary attack in the Republic of Ireland is considered to be “low”, the Justice Minister has said.

Simon Harris was reacting to MI5 hiking the terror threat level in Northern Ireland from “substantial” to “severe”, meaning an attack is highly likely.