Ireland's young people at greater risk of radicalisation by Islamist terror groups, senior garda warns

"Early intervention key to preventing extremist attacks in Ireland, Special Detective Unit chief says"

"The threat of Islamist terrorist radicalisation among young people in Ireland is growing, according to the head of An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit (SDU)."

"Detective Chief Superintendent Brian Woods said the SDU has been involved in at least 10 interventions in the last number of months in relation to "radicalisation and religious extremism"."

The threat of Islamist terrorist radicalisation among young people in Ireland is growing. The Special Detective Unit has been involved in at least ten interventions in recent months relating to radicalisation and religious extremism. Early intervention is a key measure to prevent extremist attacks in Ireland. Targeted interventions focus on identifying and disrupting radicalisation pathways before violent intent develops. Monitoring, community engagement, and timely responses aim to reduce youth vulnerability and mitigate the risk of homegrown extremist violence.

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