Update- 16:35
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit have left Waterford Courthouse after what's being called an elaborate hoax.
Gardai evacuated the building and during a search located an elaborate device on the perimeter of the grounds.
The army unit remained at the area for over two hours securing the area and deeming the device as non-viable.
Earlier
The bomb disposal unit are making their way to Waterford from Cork this afternoon to inspect the scene at the Waterford Courthouse.
It is one of two reports of a 'suspicious objects' in the city today.
Army EOD has just arrived at The Courthouse in Waterford city after a device was found earlier this morning pic.twitter.com/ePglpSRgsg
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) November 23, 2018
Meanwhile, the City Square Shopping Centre has been reopened following an earlier investigation.
That comes as reports emerged at around 11am of a 'suspicious object' in the facility's car park.
A car is reported to have been left with the engine running in the car park; there also are some reports that the windows may have been left down.
That area there has since been cleared and shops have been reopened.
The events come on what’s expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Area has been cleared at City Square Shopping Centre in Waterford city. Shops opening up again in the next few minutes. #Waterford pic.twitter.com/G2UA4dxZpM
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) November 23, 2018
@Debbie_Ridgard is at City Square Shopping Centre in Waterford speaking to workers who were evacuated this afternoon pic.twitter.com/vVtVd9lKyG
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) November 23, 2018
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Earlier video footage from the scene at City Square
