‘Ireland not immune to terrorism’, warns Simon Harris amid extremist threats towards politicians as Gardai on high alert [Video]

IRELAND is not immune to the threat of terrorism, the Taoiseach has said.

Simon Harris said Ireland should “always be conscious” of the risks of terrorism and extremism as he said gardai are monitoring such matters very closely.

His comments come amid a spate of threats against elected representatives from extreme groups.

It also follows a report that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has increased the threat level posed by violent political extremists from moderate to substantial.

Simon Harris, who has been subjected to threats against him personally as well …