Gript Media is reporting a possible terror threat for St Patrick's Day.
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has confirmed that he is aware of reports of Islamist terror threats made against St. Patrick’s Day events in Ireland.
As first reported by Gript, Europol has said they are monitoring “jihadist terrorist propaganda material” shared online by Islamic extremists, which includes threats against cultural events across Europe and America, such as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Ireland.
The same threat was reported on by German media outlet Bild, which is the largest newspaper in Europe, and the Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium (TRAC), which specialises in terrorism research.
Following these reports, Independent TD Carol Nolan asked Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan if he was aware of the threat, and if he would make a statement on the matter.
“I can confirm that I am aware of the reports referred to by the Deputy,” O’Callaghan replied.
“The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate, nor in the public interest, for me to comment on particular security arrangements.
“I can, however, assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána, working with their international partners, remain vigilant regarding potential security threats and the authorities here are taking, and will continue to take, the necessary and appropriate measures to counteract the threat from terrorism.”
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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has confirmed that he is aware of reports of Islamist terror threats made against St. Patrick’s Day events in Ireland.
As first reported by Gript, Europol has said they are monitoring “jihadist terrorist propaganda material” shared online by Islamic extremists, which includes threats against cultural events across Europe and America, such as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Ireland.
The same threat was reported on by German media outlet Bild, which is the largest newspaper in Europe, and the Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium (TRAC), which specialises in terrorism research.
Following these reports, Independent TD Carol Nolan asked Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan if he was aware of the threat, and if he would make a statement on the matter.
“I can confirm that I am aware of the reports referred to by the Deputy,” O’Callaghan replied.
“The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate, nor in the public interest, for me to comment on particular security arrangements.
“I can, however, assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána, working with their international partners, remain vigilant regarding potential security threats and the authorities here are taking, and will continue to take, the necessary and appropriate measures to counteract the threat from terrorism.”
Justice Minister aware of St. Patrick’s Day terror threat reports - Gript
Refused to “comment on particular security arrangements.”
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