A teenager was arrested following a break-in at Leinster House on Saturday afternoon.
Gardaí said the “incident of trespass” happened at around 4pm with the teen gaining access to the campus from the Merrion Street side of the building.
Officers from Pearse Street Garda Station arrested a 16-year-old boy who was held for questioning.
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Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, a member of the Oireachtas Commission which oversees the running of Leinster House, described the intrusion as “worrying”, adding that “it’s important that security is examined and any gaps are identified and rectified quickly”.
The Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Senator Jerry Buttimer, described the break-in as “a very serious breach of security that must be investigated”.
A spokesperson for the House of the Oireachtas said that it does not comment on security matters.
Military Police are present on the campus during non-opening days.
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