A co-ordinated attack on multiple undersea cables off Irish waters would “disconnect the entire island of Ireland from the global internet,” according to a submission from the Department of Communications. A bespoke collection of Irish Times journalism exclusively for subscribers featuring previews and the best of the week that wasIreland’s security is a recurring theme this weekend. A co-ordinated attack on multiple cables would “disconnect the entire island of Ireland from the global internet,” they warned. Ireland’s spy services are also preoccupied with suspect ships in Irish waters. Ireland’s national retrofit scheme promises cosy homes and cost savings, but is it worth the effort or the money?

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2026 13:45 UTC