Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Gardaí at the home of Minister Shatter yesterday Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Man charged over burglary at Minister Alan Shatter's home

A second man is in custody after being arrested in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

A MAN HAS been charged after the home of Alan Shatter was burgled while the justice minister was away on a St Patrick’s Day trip.

The man in his 20s is due to appear at Dun Laoghaire District Court this morning over the break-in, which happened on Sunday night at Shatter’s home in Dundrum, south Dublin.

Meanwhile a second man is in custody after being arrested in Dublin yesterday afternoon. He is currently being held at Blackrock garda station under section four of the Criminal Justice Act.

Shatter is currently on a trip to Australia for the St Patrick’s Day festivities. He has been informed of the break-in.

It’s not known whether anything was taken.

The Irish Examiner reports that a security review is currently under way after the break-in. It is no longer standard procedure for ministers’ homes to be given protection from uniformed gardaí.

More: Man arrested over burglary at home of Justice Minister Alan Shatter>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
23
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.