Our report on Monday on apparent gaps in our security preparedness for the EU presidency makes for worrying reading.

Ireland takes over the EU presidency in just four months, a responsibility which will include hosting the largest political summit ever seen in this country, as well as an on-going programme of events featuring political leaders and dignitaries.

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