MULTIPLE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS were evacuated this afternoon after a number of hoax bomb threats were received this afternoon.“Gardaí are aware of a number of security alerts at Government buildings this afternoon, Friday 21st July 2023.
Following further enquiries An Garda Síochána is satisfied that all of the alerts have been deemed as hoax and the areas have been declared safe. It is understood that gardaí advised the evacuation of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment out of an abundance of caution, but that it wasn’t believed there was an immediate threat at the time.
An email sent to staff said that a bomb threat had been received at the building, which is located at 23 Kildare Street.With reporting from Niall O’Connor and Christina FinnMaking a difference A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.