Threats to Ireland have 'increased in significance'

The National Risk Assessment said foreign disinformation 'poses a particular risk' at election time in Ireland by increasing 'polarisation' and 'undermining' the democratic process. Picture: iStock

Threats to Ireland’s social cohesion, energy security, and critical national infrastructure "have increased in significance”, the Government has said.

In its National Risk Assessment 2024, it said foreign disinformation “poses a particular risk” at election time in Ireland, by increasing “polarisation” and “undermining” the democratic process.