McEntee says Ireland ‘absolutely prepared’ for security threats ahead of EU summits

The defence minister said gardaí and the Defence Forces were ready as Ireland prepares to host two major European political meetings

Tanaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris with party deputy leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee speaking to the media reporters ahead of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Cork City. Picture: Press Association

Defence minister Helen McEntee has said the Government is “absolutely prepared to respond to any type of risk or threat” as European leaders arrive in Dublin next week.

Her comments follow concerns raised after bomb hoaxes targeting media organisations in Dublin on Friday, as well as threats against planes across Europe earlier this week.