The station was evacuated and the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was called in.

The threat was made in a phone call to the Samaritans.

Convicted rapist Michael Murray has brought a High Court challenge against sanctions he received from the Prison Authorities for allegedly making a threatening phone call stating there was a bomb at the home of the Taoiseach Simon Harris

A major investigation is underway after threats to the Minister for Justice's home were made in two late-night phone calls during the week.

Michael Murray (52) made no reaction as the verdict was handed down in court.

The offices of the Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission in Dublin were both impacted.

The 17-year-old made the calls from a holding cell using a mobile phone he had snuck in, Dublin Children's Court heard