Gardaí suspect bomb threat to Taoiseach’s home came from prisoner

Gardaí suspect a bomb threat made against Taoiseach Simon Harris and his family came from a prisoner in a jail in the Republic.

Garda sources stressed the criminal investigation into the incident was still at an early stage, adding although the possibility a prisoner made the call was now a strong line of inquiry, investigators were also exploring other avenues.Joyce scholar asked to leave Glasgow academic conference over inappropriate behaviour

The Irish Times understands an anonymous caller rang a Samaritans helpline, shortly before 6pm, and claimed there was an explosive device at the Harris family home. The alarm was immediately raised by the organisation. “I don’t really wish to comment on it other than to say obviously this is clearly unacceptable situation. Even the word hoax I’m not sure is a fair word as I’ve no doubt these things are done to intimidate and upset. I have young children, I have a wife,” he said.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and her family have been targeted several times with threats, including false claims about explosive devices, that forced the evacuation of their home.

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