The Taoiseach has led condemnations of the hoax chemical weapon sent to the home of Justice Minister Alan Shatter and the hate mail sent to his officials in the Department of Justice.

A burglar who broke into Justice Minister Alan Shatter’s home while on bail was given a three-year jail term with 18 months suspended.

A father of one charged over a burglary at the home of Justice Minister Alan Shatter was served with a book of evidence yesterday and sent forward for trial.