Ireland ‘not immune’ to Russian espionage, says Taoiseach

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Ireland ‘not immune’ to Russian espionage, says Taoiseach
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Reports that a politician working within the Oireachtas is a Russian intelligence asset

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. He said Ireland was 'not immune' to Russia n attempts to sway public opinion. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The Taoiseach said that while he would not comment directly on matters of national security he stated that Ireland was “not immune” to Russian attempts to sway public opinion.

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