Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A serious terrorist threat faces Europe and some countries are under severe threat from terrorists. While we in Ireland know that an attack is possible, we do not consider it to be likely. Having said that, we have to be very rigorous in our monitoring of the situation and of anybody who might raise concerns. I assure the Senator that An Garda Síochána, which acts as the security service in this country along with the separate but important role the Defence Forces play, will continue to monitor this issue.