The Chief of Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Richard Browne, has expressed concern over the “increasingly greater” threat of substantial cyberattacks in the country over the next couple of years, compared to past periods. Browne emphasises that the dangers have magnified significantly due to the current “escalated geopolitical risk”. On Tuesday, the NCSC plans to release the state’s first accessible National Cyber Emergency Plan that explains the procedures for announcing, dealing with and co-ordinating such incidents.
In other news from Ireland:
A demonstration against immigration outside the Garda headquarters spiralled into disarray on Monday, as different elements within the small assembly started disagreeing over the presence of a group from Coolock known for having protested side by side with loyalist demonstrators in Belfast.
There are reports of continued unrest in Belfast, specifically in the Donegall Road region of South Belfast, with police having to manage more violent situations on Monday evening. Posts on social media indicate a heavy police enforcement in the area with officers being assailed with projectiles.
In legal news, an Irish judge has overruled the refusal to extend the taxi licence of a man from Bangladesh after establishing that information about his immigration status had been obtained by Garda from the Department of Justice in what the judge described as a “purposeful and aware” infringement of his personal data rights.
On the 11th day of the Olympics, watch out for Irish boxer Kellie Harrington and showjumpers who are vying for gold. Harrington’s contender is Wenlu Yang from China, a long-standing adversary who beat Harrington in the 2016 world championships.
In weather updates, expect a largely dry day with intervals of cloudiness and sunshine this morning. However, a few sporadic showers are anticipated across Connacht and Munster. Scattered showers will later blanket most parts of the country but should clear by evening, giving way to longer periods of sunshine. Once in a while, gusty westerly winds may occur, with the day’s maximum temperatures forecasted to range between 15 to 19 degrees.
Talia Earle, a librarian hailing from a quaint Minnesotan township, has undergone a remarkable self-transformation. After embracing the Irish culture to the extent of learning Gaelic and engaging in camogie, life in Dublin now makes her feel a deep connection with her Irish roots, likening her experience to being Cú Chulainn. In terms of topical news, emigration, long recognised as a pillar of Irish tradition, has now ceded its prominence to immigration, according to Fintan O’Toole. Meanwhile, traditional school uniforms are being debated as either a positive disciplinary tool or as an outdated idea.
Economic news reveals that Temu, an American online marketplace dealing with Chinese goods, successfully funnelled an impressive €720 million income via its Irish subsidiary within its inaugural 17-months span, as recent financial reports demonstrate.
In sports, Kerry’s end to their 31-year-long wait for the All-Ireland victory can be attributed to keen attentiveness, shares Anna Galvin, who found herself emotional after their climactic third goal against Galway.
In Britain, violent riots triggered by the Southport stabbings have ravaged Plymouth for an uninterrupted seventh day, leading to more than 370 arrests so far and multiple injuries to the police force.
From a lifestyle perspective, the whimsical humour, historic Soviet influences, and artsy vibe of Estonia have left an indelible mark on Gemma Tipton’s memory, urging readers to explore the intriguing offerings of the Tallinn Fringe and Tartu 2024.