Gardaí called to Roderic O’Gorman's home after masked men stage 'chilling' protest

Simon Harris said he felt “deeply uncomfortable” that protesters were able to gather outside the Dublin West TD’s house

Roderic O'Gorman. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Gardaí were called to the home of Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman on Thursday night when a gang of up to 12 masked men gathered outside his house and huge placards and banners were stretched across his driveway gate, along his wall and fastened to outside polls.

Experts have expressed concern at the increasing harassment and intimidation of public representatives and fear that the threats could escalate, particularly with the European and local elections approaching in June.