Large energy users 'at risk' if Ireland's grid gets attacked — Tánaiste

It is understood the taskforce will consider the lessons from 'Exercise Cathal', which ‘war-gamed’ a scenario in which Ireland’s gas pipelines were damaged.

The EU cyber agency, ENISA, on Monday warned of cybersecurity risks in the gas sector, identifying “insufficient” preparedness and response to cyber incidents.

Large energy users would be at risk in the event of an attack on Ireland's grid, the Tánaiste will today tell a government taskforce.

Simon Harris will today chair a meeting of the Government’s Taskforce on Emergency Planning, which will discuss Ireland’s ability to deal with a potential attack on our energy supply.