National Risk Assessment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Questions (240, 241, 242, 245, 246)

Roderic O'Gorman

Question:

240. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Taoiseach when the National Risk Assessment 2025 will go to Cabinet; when it will be published on the Government website. [11892/26]

Roderic O'Gorman

Question:

241. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Taoiseach when the National Risk Assessment for 2026 will go to Cabinet; when it will be published on the Government website. [11893/26]

Roderic O'Gorman

Question:

242. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Taoiseach the reason his Department published no National Risk Assessment in 2025, despite obvious increased economic, geopolitical and environmental risks internationally and domestically last year; when it is anticipated that the National Risk Assessment for 2025 will be published; if the Risk Assessment for 2026 is also being prepared. [11933/26]

Roderic O'Gorman

Question:

245. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Taoiseach when the consultative and iterative process for the National Risk Assessment for 2025 took place. [12126/26]

Roderic O'Gorman

Question:

246. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Taoiseach when the consultative and iterative process for the National Risk Assessment for 2026 will take place. [12127/26]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

I propose to take Questions Nos. 240, 241, 242, 245 and 246 together.

The National Risk Assessment provides an opportunity to identify and discuss significant strategic risks which may arise for Ireland. The most recent National Risk Assessment was published in September 2024 and remains valid today.

My Department is currently reflecting on the National Risk Assessment process with a view to producing the next iteration later this year.

However, it is important to note that the National Risk Assessment is just one element of the overall system of preparedness and resilience planning for Ireland and is not intended to replicate or displace the detailed risk management and preparedness carried out across Departments and Agencies. It is however an important opportunity to reflect on strategic risks facing the country in the years ahead.

Question No. 241 answered with Question No. 240.

Question No. 242 answered with Question No. 240.

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