Cabinet likely to discuss risk assessment, citizenship
A new national risk assessment and an overhaul of the existing citizenship application system are among matters likely to be discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet.
A meeting of the Cabinet is expected to discuss updating a national risk assessment and reviewing the citizenship application system. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will outline the need for a new risk assessment by the end of the year, citing threats such as global security issues, climate change and cyber attacks. The existing National Strategic Risk Assessment, first published in 2014, highlights risks including armed conflict, terrorism, and low investment in military and defence.
Ireland's National Competitive and Productivity Council recommended updating the document in July, leading to a public consultation, political party submissions, and an inter-departmental government group overseeing the report's update. The Cabinet will also consider plans to increase residency requirements for Irish citizenship from five to eight years, along with improving flood and severe weather event alerts after criticism during Storm Chandra.
Additionally, the Office of Public Works may publish new flood maps to aid emergency planning and develop a fully operational National Flood Forecasting and Warning Service.
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