Suspicious device made safe in Dublin

The Defence Forces has made safe a suspicious device in Rush, Co Dublin.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team was deployed to the scene shortly after 9.30am this morning following a request from An Garda Síochána.

A number of houses were evacuated to ensure the safety of the residents - but the scene was declared safe at 11.30am.

The device has been removed to a secure military location for further examination.