17/11/2014

Bomb Threats Made Against Minister For The Environment

Threats made against the Minister for the Environment have been described as "shocking and disgraceful".

It is understood an unknown woman phoned the office of Minister Alan Kelly and made several bomb threats during what is said to have been an "abusive" phone call.

Speaking to RTÉ News, Mr Kelly said the phone call and threats were "very traumatic and upsetting". The matter has been referred to garda, Minister Kelly said.

A spokesperson for the department said the threats have been linked to water charges.

(MH/CD)

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