{"id":481470,"date":"2026-06-03T19:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/481470\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T19:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:57:11","slug":"new-text-alert-system-could-come-into-effect-in-ireland-by-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/481470\/","title":{"rendered":"New text alert system could come into effect in Ireland by next year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new emergency text alert system is tipped to be implemented across Ireland by next year.<\/p>\n<p>All EU member states are required to introduce a Public Warning System (PWS), with Cabinet Ministers currently discussing Ireland\u2019s version.<\/p>\n<p>The Irish version will be SMS-based, and will enable people to receive text messages directly when deemed necessary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/textaler.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777964\"  \/>Pic: Richard Baker \/ In Pictures via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Instances where text messages could be received include being near potential natural disaster, a terror attack and\/or extreme weather events.<\/p>\n<p>There are similar systems already operational across some countries, with countries in the EU also set to roll the system out.<\/p>\n<p>The setup is similar to the \u2018Amber Alerts\u2019 already operational in the United States of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.extra.ie\/tag\/america\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">America<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/textsmsalert.jpg\" alt=\"text alert warning\" class=\"wp-image-1777963\"  \/>Pic: Jeffrey Greenberg\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Communications Minister Patrick O\u2019Donovan is currently seeking approval from Cabinet to secure the services to establish a system. <\/p>\n<p>The system will be managed by the Office of Emergency Planning once it is up and running.<\/p>\n<p>The alerts are localised and based on mast locations, meaning network coverage will not be required.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/patrick-odonovan.jpg\" alt=\"26.03.2025. . Photo Shows :Minister for Arts, Media , Communications, Culture and Sport Patrick O\u2019Donovan TD arriving at Leinster House. Photo SAM BOAL\/Collins Photos\" class=\"wp-image-1716558\"  \/>Patrick O\u2019Donovan. Pic: Sam Boal\/Collins Photos<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thejournal.ie\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.thejournal.ie\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Journal<\/a> report the expectation is it will be operational in 2027. The Government first discussed plans to introduce a PWS in 2010<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Minister O\u2019Donovan is set to ask the Government to support the FAI in their potential bid in hosting the UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League final in 2029.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland is one of four countries interesting in hosting the final, and are up against Wales, France and Switzerland. <\/p>\n<p>The FAI are confident that their bid could be successful, with a decent track record of hosting.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Aviva Stadium has hosted two UEFA Europa League Finals, both of which were successful. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new emergency text alert system is tipped to be implemented across Ireland by next year. 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