A government minister was sent an anonymous letter threatening that they would “receive a bullet through the head” — but the sender has never been traced by gardaí.
The threat is one of a number of serious incidents involving members of the Oireachtas, revealed as part of an investigation into the abuse and harassment being experienced by politicians.
It comes as Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae recovers in hospital after being assaulted through the window of his car in Dublin this week. Several TDs are now increasing security at their homes and constituency offices, with some installing cameras and panic buttons.
Wicklow-Wexford Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne says politicians want to remain accessible to the public, but a “vocal and dangerous minority” is making that increasingly difficult.
Deputy Byrne joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk about this some more.