Updated / Thursday, 18 Jun 2026 00:00
The action plan is being published alongside the latest National Risk Assessment on money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing (Stock image)
The Government will launch an action plan to strengthen the State's response to financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing later.
Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will announce 30 new actions, including measures aimed at improving intelligence sharing between State agencies to identify criminals more quickly, strengthening oversight of crypto-assets and gambling, as well as increasing transparency around company ownership and control.
Ensuring financial institutions keep pace with new technologies - including AI and crypto - so criminals cannot exploit them is also among the measures.
Meanwhile, a dedicated national group, including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Central Bank, and Revenue, will be established to coordinate efforts against terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.
The action plan is being published alongside the latest National Risk Assessment (NRA) on money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
According to the NRA, there has been an increase in the money-laundering risk faced by crypto-asset providers, fund management companies, and remote bookmakers since 2019.
However, the assessment also found there is a moderate threat of money laundering, and low threats from terrorist financing and proliferation financing.
Commenting on the plan, Mr Harris said financial crime is "not a victimless crime", adding "behind every fraud, scam and money laundering operation are real victims, real communities and real economic consequences".
In relation to the National Risk Assessment, Mr O'Callaghan said it "provides a comprehensive picture of the threats facing Ireland".
He added that the 30-point action plan offers "a practical roadmap to strengthen cooperation across Government, law enforcement, regulators and industry to keep Ireland’s response effective and fit for purpose".
Read the full article at RTÉ News →📄Source document: National Risk Assessment (NRA)
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RTÉ NewsState / PublicCenter3 days agoThe Irish government has launched an action plan to combat financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing. The plan includes 30 new actions such as improving intelligence sharing between state agencies, enhancing oversight of cryptocurrency and gambling industries, and increasing transparency regarding company ownership. A national task force involving multiple security and regulatory bodies will be formed to address these issues. The initiative comes alongside the publication of the latest National Risk Assessment, which highlights increased risks in areas like cryptocurrency and遥
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the government's action plan without overtly favoring any political side. It outlines policy measures and mentions relevant officials but does not include biased language or selective sourcing.
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- government National Risk Assessment (NRA)
RTÉ NewsState / PublicCenter3 days ago Govt to announce financial crime action planThe Irish government is set to announce a new action plan to combat financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing. The plan includes measures such as improved intelligence sharing between state agencies, enhanced oversight of cryptocurrency and gambling sectors, increased transparency in corporate ownership, and ensuring financial institutions adapt to new technologies like AI and crypto. A national task force involving multiple agencies will be formed to address these issues. This comes alongside the release of the latest National Risk Assessment, which highlights rising risks in
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the government's planned action plan without overtly favoring any political side. It outlines specific measures and mentions relevant officials and agencies neutrally, without using loaded language or emphasizing particular ideological angles.
Official sources cited
- government National Risk Assessment on money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing
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