Simon Harris refuses to speculate on political future following threats to family

The Fine Gael leader described the threats against him and his family as being 'sinister and subversive'

Helen McEntee and Simon Harris with members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party pose for pictures during a think-in at Mullingar Park Hotel, Co Westmeath.

Tánaiste Simon Harris said he had to “dig pretty deep” to show up at the Fine Gael annual think-in in Mullingar, as he refused to speculate on his political future following several recent threats against his family.

Speaking to reporters at the event at Mullingar Park Hotel in Co Westmeath, Mr Harris said he did not believe the Irish political system was taking matters of security and threats “seriously enough”.