Gardaí 'not prepared' for Swedish style terror attack

Gardaí say a terrorist attack similar to what happened in Stockholm in recent weeks could happen here, and frontline gardaí are not prepared for it.

Gardaí 'not prepared' for Swedish style terror attack

Gardaí say a terrorist attack similar to what happened in Stockholm in recent weeks could happen here, and frontline gardaí are not prepared for it.

GRA delegates will debate the need for counter-terrorism training at their annual conference in Galway.

The conference will hear from the Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan and Justice Minister Francis Fitzgerald this afternoon.

Cavan-Monaghan Garda James Morrisroe says it's possible a terrorist attack using a vehicle could happen in Ireland.

"Sweden is a neutral country, and they recently had a terrorist attack in Stockholm," said Garda Morrisroe.

"If they're subject to terrorist attacks, there is no reason why it can't occur in a big city in Ireland."

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