'I received a death threat,' reveals Junior Minister Mary Butler

The junior health minister said a small minority are making her life and job 'very uncomfortable'

11 September 2023; Mary Butler, Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People said she has been advised by gardaí not to travel anywhere alone, having also been advised to stay home as much as possible. Picture Damien Eggers

Minister for State Mary Butler has revealed she received a death threat during the summer which is being investigated by gardaí.

Ms Butler said she has been advised by gardaí not to travel anywhere alone, having also been advised to stay home as much as possible for up to three weeks following the threat.