'TARGETING MY KIDS IS DESPICABLE COWARDICE'

'Line crossed & a crime...Harris blasts all threats

- BY JONATHAN McCAMBRIDGE

TANAISTE Simon Harris has described a threat against his family as "cowardice".

Gardai have confirmed they are investigating the message which appeared on social media over the weekend.

In a statement, Mr Harris said: "This weekend, I received direct threats targeting my family.

"As a father, I have very strong views and feelings on this as you can imagine.

"As a political leader, I find it unacceptable in every way.

"Let me be clear: threatening people - any person - is a crime.

"Threatening children is despicable. It is cowardice and it is a line no decent society should tolerate being crossed.

"I will not be commenting further at this time on any ongoing Garda investigation."

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