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Irish Independent
Could Ireland survive a cable attack?
25 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2026 at 12:05 am.
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Ireland sits at the heart of the world's digital economy, with most transatlantic data cables passing through or close to its waters. But is Ireland prepared to protect the infrastructure that keeps businesses, banks and public services connected?

In this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler is joined by Fearghal O'Connor, Chief Business Writer with the Irish Independent, to examine growing concerns over Ireland's maritime security.

They discuss the risks posed by hostile activity, the country's limited naval capabilities and why experts believe investment in surveillance and defence has become increasingly urgent as geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

https://www.independent.ie/service/why-you-can-trust-the-irish-independent/a/98708550.html

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