A man has been arrested by Gardaí investigating a bomb threat on the Taoiseach’s home.
The threat was made through a call to the Samaritans helpline at around 6pm on Wednesday, June 26th.
The caller provided a code word which led to Gardaí immediately carrying out searches at the property.
No devices were found.
It is understood the Taoiseach Simon Harris was at home with his wife and young children at the time.
This morning, Gardaí investigating the threat arrested a man in his 50s.
He is currently being questioned at a Garda Station in the east of the country.
Taoiseach Simon Harris at Farmleigh in Dublin, 1-5-24. Image: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ieSeparately, Gardaí are also investigating several other threats against Mr Harris since he became Taoiseach.
An investigation is ongoing into a threat made on the social media site Instagram over the weekend, which threatened violence against Mr Harris and his wife and children.
It is understood the threat remained online for at least two days after Gardaí asked Instagram owner Meta to remove it.
Meanwhile, masked men gathered outside his home on two separate occasions earlier this summer, protesting Ireland’s immigration policy.
Gardaí are understood to be concerned about the threats – and have advised the Taoiseach to move his family to Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park.
It is understood they believe the residence, which was purchased by the State in 1999 is easier to protect.
