Cross Party Condemnation Of Protest At Wicklow Minister's Home

Sunday, 10 February 2019 16:10

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

It happened yesterday afternoon in Greystones

Protestors gathered outside the home of Health Minister Simon Harris earlier today.

The demonstration happened at the minister's home in Wicklow.

Gardaí were called to the scene.

In a statement, the force said demonstrators left the scene peacefully and enquiries will now be carried out.

A spokesperson for Minister Harris said: "The incident has now concluded.

"The Minister would like to thank An Garda Síochana for their assistance and in ensuring his wife and daughter's safety."

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