Leinster House, home of Dáil Éireann, and the raided store room. The break-in on October 8th followed a number of reported incidents involving foxes on Leinster Lawn, which is located on the Merrion Square side of Leinster House. A decapitated bird on the lawn of Leinster House. Photograph: Houses of the OireachtasSigns of digging in a Leinster House flower bed. Staff at nearby Leinster House were warned at the time to ensure that all windows were properly shut to prevent any similar incursions by foxes.

Source: The Irish Times February 18, 2026 00:56 UTC