Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris Condemns Hoax Bomb Threat at His Home Amid Rising Political Intimidation

'I have young children': Irish Prime Minister Criticizes Fake Bomb Threat at His Residence

Simon Harris expressed that the harassment of public officials and their families must not be tolerated.

Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 8

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris condemned a fake bomb threat directed at his residence on Wednesday night as "completely intolerable."

"Mr. Harris stated, "I have young children. I have a wife."

He emphasized that the harassment of politicians and their relatives must not be permitted to persist.

Last week, authorities detained three individuals accused of harassing a public servant, following their assembly outside the residence of Mr. Harris.

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"At a gathering of European Union leaders in Brussels on Thursday, Mr. Harris expressed to journalists that the circumstances were completely intolerable."

"He questioned the use of the term 'hoax,' noting that it might not be entirely appropriate. 'With all due respect, I believe these actions are intended to intimidate and disturb,' he commented."

"I believe everyone involved in our discussions, including the media, should consider the way we talk about these issues."

"Mr. Harris stated that if individuals wearing masks appeared outside your residence, it wouldn't be characterized as a protest."

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"Demonstrations occurring at my residence are also unacceptable, and this issue must not be permitted to persist."

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