Abuse of politicians must be taken seriously before 'unthinkable happens' — Taoiseach

It comes after a bomb scare at Justice Minister Helen McEntee's home earlier this week as well as protests outside the home of Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman

In a speech at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Senator Billy Fox, who was shot dead by the IRA, Harris will say politicians’ homes are being targeted by “angry mobs”

Politicians are fearful of what will happen to themselves and their families amidst ongoing abuse and threats, and the issue must be taken seriously before “the unthinkable happens,” the Taoiseach will say today.

In a speech at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Senator Billy Fox, who was shot dead by the IRA, Simon Harris will say politicians’ homes are being targeted by “angry mobs” and there have already been too many warnings on threats to their safety.