Dublin, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Irish security watchdog warns over Islamist 'terrorism' threat

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A new Irish security watchdog said Thursday that the threat of attacks by Islamist extremist groups and "lone wolves" was a cause of concern. In its first annual report, the Independent Examiner of Security Legislation warned Ireland faced "far broader" threats now than those posed in the past by the militant IRA group. "Today, Islamist terrorism is a significant cause of concern," said the report. "Either because of the possibility of attacks......

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