Russia is one of the countries spying in Ireland – Assistant Commissioner, No News here, we are all Aware, Spies are here for years, Ireland is a Sitting Duck, for all Shady Countries, not just Russia?

The head of An Garda Síochána’s Security and Intelligence Bureau has said Russia is one of a small number of countries spying in Ireland.

In an interview for RTÉ’s This Week, Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn, who is in charge of the garda unit responsible for State Security, said they are particularly concerned about states that are involved in espionage here on sovereign soil with malign intent.

These states including Russia, he said, seek to support extremists’ groups here and create mistrust in Government.

They are also trying to steal secrets from the State and from industry, which undermines the reputation of Ireland.

The Assistant Commissioner for Crime & Security Intelligence Service also said gardaí are closely monitoring the people here they believe are spying.