Irish government approves €15m emergency text alert system for mobile phones
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Jane Moore
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The Irish government has approved a new emergency text alert system, estimated to cost up to €15 million. Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan secured cabinet approval to begin procurement for the system, which is expected to be operational by next year. The system will send emergency alerts directly to mobile phones in areas affected by major incidents such as natural disasters, terror attacks, or extreme weather events.
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Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan has secured cabinet approval to proceed with procurement for the system, which could be up and running next year.
The system will send emergency alerts directly to mobile phones in areas affected by major incidents, such as natural disasters, terror attacks or extreme weather events, to advise them
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