Senior ministers to be assigned garda drivers amid safety concerns

Minister Helen McEntee refused to be drawn on the issue on Sunday, noting the report has not been brought to the cabinet yet

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD arrives for a cabinet meeting at Government Buildings on Merrion Street, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

All senior cabinet ministers are to be assigned a Garda driver over safety concerns.

A high-level security review, accepted by the Minister of Justice recommended that all 15 Cabinet ministers should receive around the clock protection from an armed garda.