Public lacks confidence in security measures as we prepare to host EU presidency, poll revealsGovernment figures have conceded that Ireland will likely need to rely on support from neighbouring countriesThe Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks PollCónal Thomas Today at 06:30The public has expressed an overwhelming lack of confidence in the Government’s preparedness for security ahead of Ireland holding the presidency of the EU Council later this year.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2026 07:41 UTC