Irish police fear an attack is a 'strong possibility' at next month's Dublin EU summits as officers weigh work-to-rule action

A Garda threat assessment has classified the attack risk at Dublin's two November summits as "substantial", with senior officers believing an incident is a "strong possibility" as world leaders gather. European Political Community leaders meet on November 12, followed by an informal EU heads-of-state session the following day, with Ireland hosting as part of its EU Council presidency. Tánaiste Simon Harris acknowledged drone incursions "can and do happen" but insisted the country is not being complacent.

Rank-and-file gardaí are weighing a go-slow during the summits over a dispute about working conditions.

Ireland has already hosted several high-profile EU presidency events, but officials say the Dublin summits carry the greatest security demands yet.