Medicine-resistant infections the biggest risk facing Ireland, experts warn

From left, Professor Caroline McMullan of Dublin City University, Tanaiste Micheal Martin and European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic (Brian Lawless/PA)

Infections that are resistant to medicines are the biggest risk facing Ireland, according to an expert assessment.

The next biggest threats are a pandemic, cyber attacks and disruption to critical supply chains, according to Ireland’s National Risk Assessment.