The Taoiseach's defended the screening process for refugees - saying there are already checks in place to ensure Ireland does not accepting jihadists.

Enda Kenny was responding to calls from the Renua leader Lucinda Creighton who's calling for increased screening for refugees.

It follows a weekend opinion poll which showed 46 per cent of people believe Ireland could be susceptible to a Paris-style attack.

This afternoon the Taoiseach said the EU as a whole was already planning screening tests on all refugees to ensure the safety of all concerned: