Gardai are being trained on how to deal with scenarios like a large scale attack.
A security analyst says new counter-terrorism training for Gardai is essential, as Ireland prepares to host the EU Presidency.
It comes as a UK firm has reportedly been recruited to train the force in how to deal with scenarios, including a large scale attack.
Mullingar's Declan Power says the exercises will test senior decision making in high pressure scenarios.
He says it's not just Gardai who should be trained in such cases:
He also says regular "war-gaming" helps build resilience:
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