Taoiseach's Cork office vandalised and personal threats made
The window of the office in Turner's Cross in Cork was daubed with the words 'Zionist pawn". The words were etched in red paint.
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A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed that this is the third such attack on the office on the southside of Cork city.
'I can confirm there was an act of vandalism on the constituency office last night, this is the third such attack.
The window of the office in Turner's Cross in Cork was daubed with the words 'Zionist pawn".
"Personal threats have also previously been sent to the office, warning the Taoiseach it will be made impossible for him to navigate in public spaces.
"This is a working office with constituency staff acting on a daily basis to support the community on various issues.'
The spokesperson added that those responsible for the 'criminal acts' and 'intimidatory and abusive threats are fundamentally anti-democratic".
"We believe the vast majority of people who are appalled by the situation in Gaza would have nothing to do with such actions.'
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