Gardaí monitoring Islamic State-linked group with violent intent operating in Ireland

Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn said there is particular concern around an expanding network — known as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) — which, he said, has a 'small presence' in Ireland. Picture: Moya Nolan

Garda security services are monitoring a small group of individuals in Ireland associated with an Islamic State offshoot that is causing “growing” concern across Europe over its violent intent.

An Garda Síochána's intelligence chief also told the Irish Examiner that his officers are investigating around 60 cases of suspected financing of terrorism every year, most relating to monies destined for IS-type terror groups.