The Taoiseach says a bomb threat at his home last night was “utterly unacceptable.”
Speaking on arrival at the European Council in Brussels this afternoon, Simon Harris said the threats on his home “cannot be allowed to continue”.
“I have young children; I have a wife, and this is an utterly unacceptable situation,” he said.
The threat came after an unknown person rang the Samaritans helpline and said a bomb had been placed outside Mr Harris’ Wicklow home.
The caller provided a code word which led to Gardaí immediately carrying out searches at the property.
The searches uncovered no device and Gardaí are now treating the call as a hoax.
Mr Harris said hoax is not an appropriate word to describe the threat because he has “no doubt these things are done to intimidate and upset”.
'This can't be allowed to continue'
It is the third major incident at his home in recent weeks – after two incidents in which masked individuals gathered outside Mr Harris’ home protesting Ireland's immigration policies.
Mr Harris said the incidents should not be described as protests.
“If masked men tuned up outside your house, it wouldn’t be described as protest,” he said.
“It is not protest when it happens outside my house either.
“You know, this situation can’t be allowed to continue.”
The threat came a matter of months after a man was found guilty of calling in a bomb threat to the Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s home.
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,1,The next Government will most likely be a Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael coalition propped up by "sensible" independents.
Although a handful of seats are yet to be filled, it is expected that Fianna Fáil will be the largest party with 48 seats, Fine Gael will have 38 TDs and Sinn Féin will 39 seats.
With a likely total of 86 seats, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will be within touching distance of the 87 seats needed for a majority in the new Dáil.
Although Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell believes the party could still end up in Government, Irish Independent Political Correspondent John Downing thinks the numbers are against the party.
“The figures don’t add up,” he told Breakfast Briefing.
“Certainly, Sinn Féin went into this election in very bad shape and had, in real terms, a rather good election - given the shape they were in as they entered it.
“[Government], it’s not going to happen.”
Following the near total wipeout of the Green Party, attention has turned towards the Labour Party and the Social Democrats are potential Government partners.
It would be, Mr Downing believes, a “problematic” coalition for several reasons.
“Things are going to have to be ratified by the membership - whatever deals are made,” he said.
“The other difficulty is that we have, effectively, two labour parties; there’s the Labour Party and the Social Democrats - which is just another word for a Labour Party - and they’re going to be watching each other like hawks, pushing and over.
“If one crowd goes in and the other stays out - that’s a recipe for disaster for the crowd who go in.
“The smaller party who goes into a coalition Government is effectively feeding itself into the political mill.”
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,1,With Christmas just around the corner, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly is back with her annual guide to the very best in gadget gifts.
If you're on the hunt for something cheap to entertain the kids, a handy kitchen gadget or to treat someone to their dream electronic gift, Jess has options at every price point.
€60 or less
PlayEasy drawning tablet | €18
A 10" colour drawing board, with a lock button and lanyard for stylus pen.
The electronic drawing board has been a great addition to our house.
It’s easily transportable so we often take it in the car. The lanyard for the pen will help keep the stylus safe.
Include this in activities or leave it out with something to trace or a small picture and see if your child will “give it a go.”
Your child might like to attempt numbers, letters, trace their name, draw a picture from their favourite book etc.
The drawing board comes with a flat battery included.
Chipolo One Bluetooth Item Finder | €24.95
This is a great gift for a friend, family member or colleague who always misplaces their keys or access card for the office.
It pairs to both iOS and Android devices via an app.
You can see where your items are or call them!
It’s possible to replace the battery if it dies.
Available from tech retailers across the country.
Apple AirTag | €39 (can be personalised on the Apple website)
Similar in concept to the Chipolo mentioned above, this is the Apple version.
These were massively popular during the summer - people wanted to keep tabs on their luggage etc.
If you have an Apple fan in your life, this is an excellent gift!
BLND Portable Blender | €35 from Three
For smoothies on the go the BLND Portable Blender unlocks a world of nutritious shakes, smoothies, and juices.
It’s lightweight allows for easy transport and enjoyment on the go.
Available in Pink Black and Mint Green for €35 in Three stores nationwide and on Three.ie.
€140 or less
LEGO Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit | €79.99
This is on my wishlist this Christmas - it’s a Lego Technic set of Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit.
It’s recommended for ages 1- and up - it makes for a gorgeous stand alone piece, you can buy it from the LEGO stores on Grafton Street or Blanchardstown as well as on Lego.com.
NOKIA 3210 | €69.99
Ideal as a digital detox device or a first phone - this has the form factor of the original Nokia 3310, but with an added screen.
It has an excellent battery life and is ideal if you want to gift someone a bit of downtime!
Philips NeoPix 100 Projector | €99
Transform your viewing experience with the Philips NeoPix 100 Projector, a dynamic stereo sound, and versatile media player.
Available for €99 in Three stores nationwide and on Three.ie
HMD Barbie™ Phone| €129.99
Another gem for those looking for a distraction free phone.
Perfect for the big Barbie fans - very retro look and feel.
There’s a 2.8-inch internal screen and a very basic camera, but it does have an MP3 player, Bluetooth and snake!!
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 | €110
The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 embraces simplicity via function and design, to effortlessly produce atmospheric square photos that give you more of what you want in every shot.
Available for €130 only in Three stores nationwide and on Three.ie
PocketBook 6" Verse E-Reader | €140
For avid readers the PocketBook 6" Verse E-Reader is the perfect companion.
With its 6-inch HD touchscreen E Ink Carta, reading is comfortable and enjoyable.
The high-quality display provides a paper-like reading experience, ensuring hours of reading without strain or loss of focus.
You download the PocketBook app onto your phone, you can import PDFs or buy books.
Available for €140 in Three stores nationwide and on Three.ie
Notions
SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch7 BT with Bixby | Silver, 44 mm €299.00
Meta Quest 3S 128GB Mixed Reality Headset and Controllers | €329.00 from Currys
HMD Skyline | €399.99
Skin Krush Rejuvenating LED Mask | TBC
Designed with soft silicone to perfectly conform to your facial contours, this mask is a combination of red and infra-red light therapy treatment that stimulates collagen production and reduces redness in as little as 10 minutes per day.
This mask offers 2 different settings, 633nm red light and the 830nm infra-red light combined and is designed with extra comfort in mind by adding an additional overhead strap.
It also contours to the shape of your face and is safe, effective and easy to use, bringing facials to the comfort of your own home.
Designed by experienced nurses with over 20 years in the aesthetic and skincare industry, the Rejuvenating LED Mask delivers professional results in the comfort of your home.
,1,'Maybe I should have ran for politician when I was 20'.
Gerry Hutch talks hiking, affordable housing, and regrets, on the latest episode of Henry's Front Bench.
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch's General Election campaign has met mixed responses – but one group whose vote he will definitely have is the staff at Corinthians Boxing Club.
Corinthians Boxing Club’s Head Coach Kevin Corcoran told The Hard Shoulder about Mr Hutch’s generosity to their community organisation.
“Gerald bought the building in Buckingham Street there 25 years ago outright and he gave us that building for one euro a years’ rent - that's all we have to pay,” he said.
“Now, he doesn't collect the rent, obviously, but he gave us the building to run as a boxing club free of charge, basically.”
Mr Corcoran said the club would not exist with Mr Hutch’s help.
“Everyone knows rents, especially in the inner city, are crazy at the moment,” he said.
“We probably be paying between €2,000 to €4,000 per month rent for that building, and we couldn't afford that.
“We charge the kids €2 per night for training.”
The coach said Mr Hutch very rarely visits the club, but when he’s in Ireland he always stops by.
“When he comes home, he pops down and says hello, he comes in and says hello to the lads and has a look at the kids training,” he said.
Mr Corcoran said The Monk is a “very popular man” in the area.
“There's no other man, TD, anything that would buy a building and give it away to the local community,” he said.
Mr Corcoran said Mr Hutch’s popularity could be due to his help with the boxing club, but he’s sure “people have their own reasons”.
The local community aren’t concerned with Mr Hutch’s possible involvement in organised crime, he said.
“We only see the side of Gerald as the very helpful person that he is,” Mr Corcoran said.
“We only know the man that helps us out, gives us a club for free.”
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,1,Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch's General Election campaign has met mixed responses – but one group whose vote he will definitely have is the staff at Corinthians Boxing Club.
Corinthians Boxing Club’s Head Coach Kevin Corcoran told The Hard Shoulder about Mr Hutch’s generosity to their community organisation.
“Gerald bought the building in Buckingham Street there 25 years ago outright and he gave us that building for one euro a years’ rent - that's all we have to pay,” he said.
“Now, he doesn't collect the rent, obviously, but he gave us the building to run as a boxing club free of charge, basically.”
Mr Corcoran said the club would not exist with Mr Hutch’s help.
“Everyone knows rents, especially in the inner city, are crazy at the moment,” he said.
“We probably be paying between €2,000 to €4,000 per month rent for that building, and we couldn't afford that.
“We charge the kids €2 per night for training.”
The coach said Mr Hutch very rarely visits the club, but when he’s in Ireland he always stops by.
“When he comes home, he pops down and says hello, he comes in and says hello to the lads and has a look at the kids training,” he said.
Mr Corcoran said The Monk is a “very popular man” in the area.
“There's no other man, TD, anything that would buy a building and give it away to the local community,” he said.
Mr Corcoran said Mr Hutch’s popularity could be due to his help with the boxing club, but he’s sure “people have their own reasons”.
The local community aren’t concerned with Mr Hutch’s possible involvement in organised crime, he said.
“We only see the side of Gerald as the very helpful person that he is,” Mr Corcoran said.
“We only know the man that helps us out, gives us a club for free.”
Aside from Mr Corcoran’s hopes to see The Monk in the Dáil, his wishes for the next Government include “more grants”.
“In our club, we'd like to get some more grants for the club to help us out with more equipment and more stuff like that,” he said.
“We don't pay rent in our club, but we have massive bills - we have water bills, electricity bills that we have to get paid.”
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,1,The Taoiseach says a bomb threat at his home last night was “utterly unacceptable.”
Speaking on arrival at the European Council in Brussels this afternoon, Simon Harris said the threats on his home “cannot be allowed to continue”.
“I have young children; I have a wife, and this is an utterly unacceptable situation,” he said.
The threat came after an unknown person rang the Samaritans helpline and said a bomb had been placed outside Mr Harris’ Wicklow home.
The caller provided a code word which led to Gardaí immediately carrying out searches at the property.
The searches uncovered no device and Gardaí are now treating the call as a hoax.
Mr Harris said hoax is not an appropriate word to describe the threat because he has “no doubt these things are done to intimidate and upset”.
'This can't be allowed to continue'
It is the third major incident at his home in recent weeks – after two incidents in which masked individuals gathered outside Mr Harris’ home protesting Ireland's immigration policies.
Mr Harris said the incidents should not be described as protests.
“If masked men tuned up outside your house, it wouldn’t be described as protest,” he said.
“It is not protest when it happens outside my house either.
“You know, this situation can’t be allowed to continue.”
The threat came a matter of months after a man was found guilty of calling in a bomb threat to the Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s home.
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,1,FOX 13's Political Editor Craig Patrick explains the decision and the possible fallout.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump's Video Response to Unjust Indictment Goes Viral! | Boxes Hoax Revelation Shakes America
Today, we bring you a news update that has sent shockwaves through the nation. A video recording of former President Donald Trump’s response to his recent indictment has gone viral, setting the political landscape ablaze with questions, anger, and a palpable sense of disbelief. Trump took to Truth Social to share his surprise and outrage at the alleged indictment over what is being referred to as the 'Boxes Hoax.'
In an electrifying revelation, the former President expressed his undaunted conviction in his innocence, challenging the indictment and sparking a storm in the American political arena. The 'Boxes Hoax', an obscure charge directed at a figure who once held America's highest office, is now under scrutiny, revealing a stark disparity in the nation’s justice system.
This unsettling development unfolds as Trump, who commanded record-breaking support in his tenure and continues to lead the 2024 Presidential Election polls, is summoned to the Federal Courthouse in Miami next Tuesday at 3 PM. The event has ignited a frenzy of reactions across social media platforms, with followers voicing their displeasure at what they perceive as a blatant act of political maneuvering and corruption.
Amidst these turbulent reactions, comparisons have been drawn between Trump's situation and President Biden's alleged hoard of boxes, purportedly stored at several locations including the University of Delaware, D.C's Chinatown, and the University of Pennsylvania. Documents from Biden's stockpile are allegedly left unsecured, presenting a stark contrast and leading to accusations of hypocrisy and bias.
The impact of this shocking revelation extends beyond public sentiment. Legal and political science experts caution that this case, if not handled with the utmost care and fairness, could jeopardize the very fabric of American democracy. Such an indictment against a former President, particularly one who still wields considerable influence and popularity, raises serious questions about the state of justice in our country.
In the face of adversity, Trump remains unyielding, firmly declaring, "I AM AN INNOCENT MAN." His bold assertion serves as a rallying cry in a justice system that appears bent on his downfall. Is this a harbinger of the end of an era, or the beginning of an even greater political battle? As America grapples with these questions, one thing is clear: the fight for truth and justice is far from over. Stay tuned as we delve into the implications of this critical moment in our nation's history, shedding light on the issues that matter most.
,,kh-cXtErT5I,, Politics,Society, channel_UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw, video_kh-cXtErT5I,Covid-Climate Emergency in Africa virtual meeting hosted by African Development Bank and Global Center on Adaptation
African Heads of State, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and US Special Envoy on Climate John Kerry are among participants in a virtual meeting hosted by the African Development Bank and Global Center on Adaptation to discuss the Covid-Climate Emergency in Africa.
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