Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the "sustained, relentless nature" of threats targeting his children and family must be called out and not "glossed over".
Mr Harris said he did not believe the political system was taking matters of security and threats "seriously enough" Tánaiste Simon Harris has refused to speculate on his political future following several recent threats against his family, saying he had to "dig pretty deep" to show up to today's Fine Gael think-in.
Mr Harris, who is minister for foreign affairs and defence, has received threats before - including through social media and a phoned bomb threat. Protests have also been held outside his home, where his wife and children live. Asked about a fresh threat against Mr Harris's family, a spokeswoman said: "An Garda Siochana does not comment on named individuals. A Garda Siochana is currently investigating this matter."
On the hottest day of the year, the office of Simon Harris feels unexpectedly fresh due to a cool breeze circulating in from the large Edwardian sash window beside his desk.
