An Garda Síochána has confirmed that a “suspicious package” at the building housing the Israeli embassy in Dublin has been deemed a hoax.
A statement from the Gardaí read: “Gardaí were alerted to a suspicious package at a premises on the Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 earlier this morning.”
“A cordon was put in place around the area and the services of the army EOD [Explosive Ordnance Disposal] team requested.”
Gardaí confirmed that the package was “subsequently deemed safe and a hoax”, and that enquiries into the matter are ongoing.
It is understood staff in the building on Shelbourne Road, where the embassy is located, were told to evacuate.
A large Garda presence has been reported around the area in Ballsbridge.
