Public lacks confidence in security measures as we prepare to host EU presidency, poll reveals
Government figures have conceded that Ireland will likely need to rely on support from neighbouring countries
The Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks PollThe 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.As preparations ramp up ahead of hosting the presidency for six months from July, the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows 63pc of voters believe Ireland is not adequately prepared for security challenges.