McEntee: Politicians must 'remain vigilant' to approaches from foreign governments

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she had never been approached by any Russian agents, but said all politicians should remain alert to approaches. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photo

TDs and senators must "remain vigilant" to approaches from foreign governments, the Justice Minister has said.

Helen McEntee was speaking in light of a report a member of the Oireachtas was a Russian agent, having been ensnared in a "honeypot" trap. The report did not identify any member of the Oireachtas but has led to a demand by Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín for an audit of TDs.