‘Influence operations’ by Russia and China are not uncommon as reports allege an Oireachtas member is working as an asset for Russian security services
member is working as an asset for Russia n security services have, inevitably, sent shock waves through the political system. However, the playbook for recruiting and operating influential people as intelligence assets – be they politicians, from the world of business, or elsewhere – is well worn, according to people familiar with the area.
This in turn may be followed by more social engagements and introductions to figures in the business world who are billed as wanting to strengthen economic ties. In addition to politicians themselves, their advisers and other people around them can become targets.
Lauryn Hill and the Fugees in Dublin review: Everything fans hoped for in a great show combining soul and powerThe object is often not spying, as it might be traditionally understood – obtaining and passing back secret information. Indeed, the level of sensitive information available to ordinary Oireachtas members would be far below that available to Ministers or senior civil servants, or those in charge of State agencies or other bodies.
The story has prompted calls to strengthen oversight of Oireachtas members, as well as to better prepare them for a world in which they may be the subject of an approach from overseas intelligence agencies.has said political parties need to conduct an audit of their members’ trips overseas funded by outside parties.
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