Gardaí are investigating “menacing” calls made to top health officials Dr Tony Holohan and Dr Ronan Glynn.
The Sunday Independent reports that the sinister calls were made on Friday night.
The call to Dr Glynn was made to his home and was answered by a family member.
A Garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána does not comment on named individuals; however, a number of reports of menacing phone calls have been reported to An Garda Síochána and these matters will be fully investigated.
“It is not appropriate to comment further at this time.”
It is absolutely appalling that public health doctors advising Government would be targeted with abuse for doing their jobs in the middle of a pandemic. They have worked relentlessly throughout Covid and have difficult jobs to do. They deserve our respect and support.
— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) July 18, 2021
The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said it was “absolutely appalling that the doctors would be abused for doing their jobs in the middle of a pandemic.
“It is absolutely appalling that public health doctors advising Government would be targeted with abuse for doing their jobs in the middle of a pandemic,” he said.
“They have worked relentlessly throughout Covid and have difficult jobs to do. They deserve our respect and support.”
The Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said he was “sickened” at the news.
Our public health officials have been working around the clock for well over a year now to keep us safe & provide us with the best possible expert advice. Sickened to hear of abusive calls being directed at them & their families
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 18, 2021
“Our public health officials have been working around the clock for well over a year now to keep us safe & provide us with the best possible expert advice,” he said.
“Sickened to hear of abusive calls being directed at them and their families.”
