RTÉ studios in Dublin evacuated after bomb threat

Staff at the RTÉ studios in Donnybrook, Dublin, were evacuated after a bomb threat was sent to the broadcaster this morning, triggering a large police response.

What happened

The alarm was raised at the RTÉ studios after an email was sent to the broadcaster earlier today. The entire building in Donnybrook was evacuated as a precaution.

RTÉ Radio 1’s programming dropped out mid air during Morning Ireland. The scheduled programme Today with David McCullagh, due to start at 9am, was replaced with music and a pre-recorded message.

Other outlets affected

The newspaper group Mediahuis has also evacuated its offices on Talbot Street in Dublin, while radio station Newstalk, located at Marconi House, was also evacuated. Presenter Claire Byrne was conducting an interview on her show when she announced she would have to go off air, saying the station would explain later.

Garda response

An Garda Síochána is aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe, a Garda spokesperson said. “An Garda Síochána has been liaising with the Irish media organisations and the threats will be investigated.”

The incidents follow on from bomb threats to airlines across Europe on Thursday.

Why it matters

The evacuation disrupted live broadcasting at RTÉ and other Irish media outlets, and gardaí are investigating threats against media organisations in Ireland and in Europe.

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Sources

• mirror.co.uk: RTÉ studios in Dublin evacuated after bomb threat as emergency services swarm the scene - The Mirror
• irishtimes.com: Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, Newstalk evacuated due to security alert – The Irish Times

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