Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene.
The Department of Health was evacuated on Monday morning following the delivery of a suspicious package to its premises in Dublin.
Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene on Baggot Street Lower and to help with their investigation, the road has been closed. Motorists are advised to expect delays and traffic disruption in the area.
Dublin Fire Brigade also advised that while the incident is of a HazMat (hazardous materials) nature, there is no danger to the public and all resources are in place to resolve it.
We are on scene at an incident in a premises on Baggot Street Lower. To help us deal with the incident the road has been closed. Expect traffic delays and disruption in the area. @aaroadwatch @DCCTraffic pic.twitter.com/J42CWRHTkF
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 4, 2019
The incident on Baggot Street is of a HazMat nature. All resources are in place to resolve the incident. There is no danger to the public. Baggot Street Lower is still closed, and we ask the public to respect the emergency cordons. @aaroadwatch @DCCTraffic pic.twitter.com/ZpaPqHmkdZ
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 4, 2019
In a statement to JOE, An Garda Síochána said that Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene and have control of the site. Gardaí are also at the scene controlling traffic and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is to inspect the premises.
Shortly before 2pm on Monday, the Department of Health confirmed that their office building would not be open for some time and that staff had been told to go home as a result.
We have been informed by emergency services that our office building will not be reopened for some time. All staff should now go home today and monitor this account for further updates.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) March 4, 2019
Unfortunately it will not be possible for anyone to access any part of the building, including the car park and bike hall.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) March 4, 2019
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