Gardaí launch investigation after Department of Foreign Affairs building defaced in red paint for third time
The graffiti damage is believed to be an anti-Israel statement by protestors.
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is aware of a 'security incident' outside of Iveagh House early this morning.
"An Garda Síochána was contacted and is actively following up on the matter,' they said.
A garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí at Pearse Street have launched an investigation into graffiti damage to a building on St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 in the early hours of Monday, 26th May, 2025."
The alarm was raised shortly after 4am following paint damage to the building's front façade.
"The scene has undergone forensic examination and inquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station at 01 666 9000 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111,' a garda spokesperson said.
It is the third time since the Gaza conflict began that the government building has been targeted with red paint by protestors.
Last August, red paint daubed 'Gaza BDS now' on the building in support of the international Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign led by supporters of the Palestinian cause against Israel.
While in November 2023, protestors in support of Palestine threw red paint on the front of the building during a demonstration.
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