Latest: Roads around Christ Church Cathedral reopen after security alert
The bomb disposal unit has removed a firework in "strange packaging" from the scene of a bomb scare at Christ Church in Dublin.
Roads around the cathedral have reopened following the security alert.
Gardaí and the army bomb squad were called in this afternoon, amid reports a suspicious device was found.
The scene has since been declared safe, and has reopened to pedestrians and traffic.
Earlier: Christ Church Cathedral evacuated due to bomb scare
The area around Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin has been closed off amid a bomb scare.
Gardaí and the army bomb squad are at the scene where a suspicious device has been found.
A number of roads have been shut while teams check to see if it is a threat.
Drivers in the area are being told to expect delays and diversions.
