Ireland: Intelligence
The Irish Intelligence Services are comprised of the following:
Two dedicated units are within the Irish Defence Forces - Óglaigh na
h-Éireann.
1. The G-2 Military Intelligence Branch of the Irish Defence Forces Military
Intelligence. The most secretive unit, it is known to have a liaison relationship with Britain's SIS
and MI5 and the United States' FBI and CIA.
2. The Army Ranger Wing. This Unit is officially designated 'Sciathán
Fianóglach an Airm'. The missions of this unit are multiple, including long
range patrolling, training of other units, VIP security, anti-hijacking,
hostage rescue, and counterterrorism (CT). These duties, specifically as they
related to CT, are considered supplemental to Ireland's primary response
unit, the Garda Siochana.
An Garda Siochana. This is Ireland's National Police Service which has primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State.
The Deputy Commissioner of Operations is responsible for the following
units:
- Special Services
- Security & Intelligence
- Special Branch C3 Section (dealing with terrorism and subversion)
Sources and Resources
- Thanks to Aleksey Shcherbakov
http://www.fas.org/irp/world/ireland/
Created by John Pike
Maintained by Steven Aftergood
