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Update: Evacuation of Tallaght Garda Station, 26th May, 2023.

Issue Date: 26th May 2023

Tallaght Garda Station has now reopened to the public and all road closures have been lifted.

The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have completed their examination of the bag and contents.

The bag and contents have been removed and will now be subject to further technical and forensic examination.

A male in his 30s has been arrested and detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a South Dublin Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.