A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following the incident.
A school in north Dublin has been closed today after a student allegedly posted threats online against staff.
Gardai confirmed a 16-year-old boy has been arrested following the incident.
The north county Dublin school remained closed today as gardai investigated the material posted on social media.
It is understood the student allegedly made references to bringing a weapon to school.
"Gardaí are investigating reports of online threats against staff at a school in the north Dublin area," a garda spokeswoman said.
"It’s understood the material was circulated online yesterday evening. Following the reports an investigation was commenced and a 16-year-old youth has since been arrested. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Dublin Garda Station. The investigation is ongoing.
"Gardaí are liaising with management at the school and are now satisfied that there is no imminent danger to staff or students attending the school."
Below is a screenshot of the threat posted to social media:
A spokesperson for the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board Administrative Offices told Independent.ie they are confident the school will reopen as normal tomorrow.
"Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) confirms that a school in north County Dublin was closed today on a precautionary basis arising from a matter which came to the attention of the school management and which has been referred to the Gardai who are investigating," they said in a statement.
"There are no further issues arising from this matter and we anticipate that the school will reopen as normal tomorrow."
