Micheál Martin was ‘never told’ about alleged Russian spy
The Tánaiste has said he was never told about an alleged spy in the Oireachtas.
It comes after a report on Sunday that Russian intelligence recruited an Irish politician to act as an agent during the Brexit negotiations.
The Sunday Times reported that a “honeytrap” was used to recruit the politician dubbed Cobalt with one of the aims being to undermine relations between Britain, Ireland and the EU.
Startling revelations from the Tánaiste. He stated;
he never received briefings about the alleged Russian intelligence asset in the Oireachtas.
there is a lack of accountability in the intelligence services.
he is not comfortable with the situation that pertains. pic.twitter.com/3R3oWZHkNB
— Aontú (@AontuIE) October 10, 2024
The paper also reported that while the Irish military and security services identified the potential agent they remain in the country’s parliament.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the state security services take allegations of Russia seeking to influence…
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