Dublin, Sept 9, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Multiple bomb threats have been made in relation to the home of Irish Deputy Premier Simon Harris, it is understood.
A spokesman for An Garda Siochana, the Irish police, said they were investigating the matter.
It is understood Harris is not at home, and the Garda Dog Unit is at the scene.
It is the third threat against Harris, Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs, trade and defence, in just over a week.
On Saturday, Harris said a “vile” threat was made against a close family member. It comes after a woman was arrested and released from garda custody during the week, after a threat was made against Harris’s children.
Harris said in a statement on Saturday that the threats made against him, and his family had “a very apparent motivation” which was to “intimidate me out of public office.”
“It is me today but it will be someone else tomorrow,” Harris asserted. He said he would consult with his Fine Gaeln party and government colleagues about online threats and intimidation.
“Someone has to call a halt. Protecting my family will remain my number one priority. I will be guided by them on the next steps.”
Harris has also received threats before, including through social media and a phoned bomb threat. Protests have also been held outside his home, where his wife and children live.
GNA