Dr. Michael Scott:

It is a complex issue that requires the involvement of multiple agencies. One of the main issues people have is that of which body they should call first in an emergency. In Ireland, it is not at all clear. Do you call the Garda or Army or try to get through to the NCSC via its website? There is no clarity on the chain of command regarding how things are done. It is good to see somebody is now involved in the Department of the Taoiseach. When matters get taken in under the auspices of the Office of the Taoiseach, it indicates that somebody somewhere believes they are important. That is good to see but the agencies need to be well led and well co-ordinated. I see a problem in this regard.