Ireland's cable reliance on UK poses 'security risks', experts warn

Earlier this month, Taoiseach Micheál Martin reiterated his concerns over threats to critical infrastructure such as cables and gas connectors. Ireland's first maritime security strategy is due on Wednesday.

Ireland’s dependence on Britain for digital and electricity connectivity poses “significant operational and security risks”, a European Commission expert group has warned.

The Expert Group on Secure and Resilient Submarine Cable Infrastructures said this dependence reduces Ireland’s ability to withstanding breaches be they deliberate or accidental.