In the past, Ireland as a country has assumed a certain level of immunity from espionage.

It perhaps comes from our neutrality, our geographical location or our alliances, but in recent times, not only is Ireland not without espionage, it is in fact a major target in the 21st century…

So, how prepared are we to deal with this threat?

Dr Edward Burke is Assistant Professor in the History of War since 1945 at University College Dublin. He joins Seán to discuss.